Top 5 tips for…Writing Character Reactions
This month's top five tips are for those of you who, like me, struggle with writing character reactions. I always [...]
July 2019
April 2019
Top 5 tips for…Plotting your novel
This month's top five tips are for those of you who like to plot your novels, or for anyone who [...]
March 2019
Why I love editing and you should too!
Editing is hard work there's no two ways about it. You can start off full of enthusiasm and then it [...]
February 2019
My Top 5 Tips for Writing a Good Synopsis
Two of the biggest compliments I've ever received are to do with my writing. The first came from a lovely [...]
January 2019
My Top 5 Tips for Giving Good Critiques
One of the best ways of learning as a writer is, of course, actually writing, but also having your work [...]
December 2018
Christmas Short Story Challenge!
For all those aspiring writers out there I've got a little challenge for you this festive period! Sometimes, when we're [...]
November 2018
My Top Five Tips for Finishing That First Draft
So NaNoWri Mo is just days away from finishing and you haven't hit that elusive 50k. Don't worry! Here are [...]
October 2018
It’s time for NaNoWriMo again!
I'm always excited when November rolls around, not only because it means we're near Christmas and I can legit start [...]
My top 5 tips for writing cosy mysteries
Before I got my book deal to write contemporary romance with Harper Collins, HQ DigitalUK, I had some cosy mystery [...]
September 2018
The Worst Writing Advice I’ve Ever Heard (And Learned To Ignore!)
When I first started writing I was so consumed with knowing 'the rules' that I followed them blithely and without [...]
August 2018
10 Fabulous Meaningful Quotes from Writers
I love things like this and find they always pick me up when I'm feeling like every word I've ever [...]
My Top 5 Tips for Self-Editing
I've been writing for a while now and that means a lot of editing, and I mean A. LOT! It's [...]