Few authors make big money with their writing, but that doesn’t mean to say you can’t be successful. It depends…
Will You Be Successful?
Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail!
Ever heard this phrase? Now, I’m a great believer in spontaneity, but there are times when I do love a good plan. For example, I make lists. If I don’t, I forget things – I just do. When I …
How to Find Your Writing Voice – 7 Quick Tips
Mark, a writer-for-a-reason, recently requested input on developing a writing style/voice as an author. This topic can cause anxiety, and it’s something I don’t think I’ve ever covered, so really pleased to give you seven…
Dialogue Tags
The latest Write for a Reason course has just come to an end… as always it’s been lots of fun, and I’ve enjoyed getting to know the students. One issue that has cropped up once again, as it often seems to, is the use of dialogue tags. I’ve mentioned this…
3 More Things to Beware of when Writing Stories for Children
Last week I mentioned seven writing issues I noticed when reading a stack of children’s novels, that could have been avoided. Since then, I’ve found some more! So here they are (on to something more positive next week, I promise)…
7 Things to Beware of when Writing Stories for Children
Over the last few months I have been reviewing books for a charity that puts Christian titles into libraries and other public places. So I have had the joy of having to read. 🙂 How about that for an excuse to read – sorry, can’t do that, I absolutely have to finish these books….
Jan Godfrey, a Writer for a Reason
Jan Godfrey is an experienced writer for children with many published books, mostly Christian. (Although her first published work was a Camberwick Green annual!)…
Starting from Scratch – Target Readers
Hello again writers, and once again thanks for being here!
Today we’re going to look at one of the absolute basics of writing stories…
Happy Christmas!
No creative writing tip today – I’m sure you’re all way too busy!
I just had to drop you a quick line, though, to say …
Introducing Your Protagonist
This may seem obvious, and I’m probably preaching to the choir here, but unless you have an excellent reason for not doing so, the first person you need to introduce your readers to is your protagonist . . .