I'm so sorry that I've been absent for so long. Silly me, I actually forgot to tell you that I went to South Africa for two weeks at the end of August - whoops! I'm back now and I've been busy throwing up and having anxiety and writing a new book and going back to… Continue reading Africa Changed Things…
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How to Create a Character Profile
Anyone who is serious about writing a story, especially one with a lot of characters, should know what a character profile is - and use them. Take my fantasy series, for example, there are over 160 main-ish characters throughout the 4 books. Yes, that many! In order to keep up, and know each of them… Continue reading How to Create a Character Profile
How to Write Every Day
Have a set writing routine "I will write at such-and-such time every day." Have a set writing environment. Have inspiration tools readily available, e.g. Read a chapter before writing or music or a Pinterest board! Force yourself even when you don't feel up to it. (You can always edit later.) Even writing one paragraph is… Continue reading How to Write Every Day
How to Be a Better Writer
Read - read a lot and often. The best writers will find time to read every day. This is because it helps you spot bad writing and good writing and learn new things for your own work. Live - I believe that good writers have lived good lives. By good I don't mean perfect, I… Continue reading How to Be a Better Writer
How to Write Better Characters
From our last post, you found out that the characters in your work need to be well thought through. But how do you actually make them real? How can you make them shine so that your readers truly engage with them? Well, here's a few tips... Have them have many relationships (family, friends, partner, pets,… Continue reading How to Write Better Characters
Hey!
I'm just going to introduce my blog, firstly. It will be used to share any writing tips that I've found useful. I'll speak about author life - often with a comedic approach. I'll review any awesome or inspiring books and films, too. And lastly, about any life stuff that I feel I should share with… Continue reading Hey!
S. R. Crawford 