I’ve realised a number of things about my writing and the books I’m reading that I thought I’d share in case they resonate with any of you, too. Writing the wrong way I think that I really enjoy writing in notebooks, but I rarely write my actual stories in them anymore, just notes. This is… Continue reading Writing and Reading Revelations – changing the way I do things this autumn-winter
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How to Cope With Setbacks in Your Writing – Writing Podcast Ep. 5
Welcome back, Daydreamers! Today we are talking about something we all face during the writing process, setbacks. We are all going to fail. We are all going to hit hard points. This episode is for those who have hit a low point or are struggling to write. We are here for you, we get it,… Continue reading How to Cope With Setbacks in Your Writing – Writing Podcast Ep. 5
Finishing your novel and feeling unsure about it
Last week, I finished writing another novel. Yay! I feel really good about this one. It’s definitely my strongest work and I felt sure I would pursue it for publishing. Now, I’m not so sure… Debut considerations Even though I have self-published three books in my early twenties, this next book will be my official… Continue reading Finishing your novel and feeling unsure about it
How to Build a Magic System – Writing Podcast Ep. 4
Welcome back, Daydreamers! In today's episode, we are talking about one of our favourite things, magic systems. The fantastical abilities of your people or world! Ever wondered how to make the magic believable and fun? We go into detail in today's episode on what we like in magic systems and how we write our own.… Continue reading How to Build a Magic System – Writing Podcast Ep. 4
What type of writer are you?
It’s important as a writer to know what kind of writer you are. (I mean this in terms of a story writer but it might be applicable to other types of writers, too). It can help you to optimise your writing process, set appropriate goals and expectations, and find your groove. Night, day, morning, all… Continue reading What type of writer are you?
How to create natural tension and conflict in your narrative
Tension and suspense are key to gripping your reader. Conflict is what makes a story interesting but there is boring conflict and then there is natural and tense conflict! You want the latter if you can! I will be talking today about natural conflict and tension using the latest Planet of the Apes franchise to… Continue reading How to create natural tension and conflict in your narrative
What to do about creative confusion
Many creators talk about writers block or feeling creatively stuck but what about feeling confusion in your creativity? When you have a lot of ideas and feel confused and unsure about where to go with them. This is how I feel at the moment. I started writing a semi-autobiographical story. It felt like a really… Continue reading What to do about creative confusion
How I’m writing so fast this summer
I started writing my new Young Adult Fantasy Dystopian novel on the 26th July. I am now 20,000 words into the story. That's 20,000 words written in just 10 days. I feel like I'm writing very fast. I already did a post about how I plan to write this summer, which is similar to this.… Continue reading How I’m writing so fast this summer
How I plan to consistently write this summer
I plan on having a writing-heavy summer! This means having a plan and also being flexible. I think that's where we can fall short with any of our goals; not having a clear plan to follow even when tired or confused, or not being flexible enough with our plans so that we can veer off… Continue reading How I plan to consistently write this summer
Feeling Resistance When You Sit Down to Write?
Sometimes when you sit down to write, you're excited and ready to get words on the page. Other times, not so much. Here are some quick tips to get you writing when you're feeling inner resistance! Get up and move your body instead; endorphins = energy and ideasHave a plan; if you know what you… Continue reading Feeling Resistance When You Sit Down to Write?
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