As long as you write, you are a writer. Being a writer isn’t about the number of books you publish or that bestseller tag, its about sitting down and writing. And it is here that having a writing routine and schedule can be really important. Let us begin with why having a writing routine is […]
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My planning process is messy. I like having the freedom to let my creativity thrive. I use mind-mapping a lot during my planning process and this has helped me with my writing. I have always used mind-maps. Whether for writing or university work, mind-maps have always been my go-to when starting a project. I always
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Outlining a novel can sometimes be more difficult than writing it. Or, at least, in my experience. I mention in a past blog that my writing style is that of a plantser. I use a mixture of plotting and plansing my way through my early drafts. I keep my outlining simple and then add to
How to Outline your novel when you’re NOT a plotter Read More »
When it comes to writing are you a plotter or a pantser? I’m more of a plantser. Something in the middle. But I’ll get into that later. When it comes to writing, and planning, a novel, there are many different ways in which writers can go about it, however, these different ways can usually be
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When I talk about being a writer one of the most common things that gets said to me is, “I would love to write a book, but I wouldn’t even know how to start.” To me, starting is the fun part. I have an overactive imagination with a head full of stories that I cannot
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