The Dictionary Trap
Ever had to dig yourself out of the Dictionary Trap? Top writing coaches want to to vary your vocabulary, to
Prose
Simplifying Prose in the Edit
The latest pass through Book One finds me simplifying prose in the edit. I write genre fiction; it’s all about
Mix Short and Long sentences
Apparently authors are supposed to mix short and long sentences to captivate the audience. Recently, a writing tool accused me
The Author as Translator
A revelation about my fantasy series: I’m the author as translator. Put another way, my characters don’t speak English… Listen
The Western Gate
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible-
Bella Star
From the observation deck, the star seems only a little brighter than usual. Through the polarised filters and shielding, close
