Graham H. Miller's Blog, page 5

Getting into the flow

I'm now getting into the flow. This section I'm writing is set in the English Civil War and it has been really tough to get into. I think it's because the whole period from 1640 through the protectorate to the … Continue reading →

Finding the plot

At 75,000 words in, my rate of writing is slowing slightly. This is because I have read my book on Plot and Structure and I think my subconscious has digested it. Now, when I write, a voice at the back … Continue reading →

Movember

I've just updated my profile picture for this website and my twitter feed. In case anyone was wondering, I am looking particularly hirsute in these photos as I've agreed to take part in Movember. This is a charity event to raise … Continue reading →

Still writing

Well, I'm doing something quite tricky here, I'm reading a book about plotting (Plot and Structure by James Scott Bell) and I'm still writing my novel. It's similar to painting a picture and reading a book on how to paint … Continue reading →

Breaking the rules

Having written my last post about rules and structure, I'm now going to reply to a couple of the comments about breaking the rules. I think in any form of craft or art work breaking the rules is essential, but … Continue reading →[image error]

Structuring a novel

I've had one of those realisations that initially seemed like an overnight bolt of lightning. But when I analysed it I realised that it's been brewing in my subconscious for several months at least. Let me explain, I subscribe to … Continue reading →[image error]

The death of books?

It does appear at the moment that every broadsheet is running an article on how the Kindle is killing off books and that soon either paper books or the option of earning a living as an author is about disappear. … Continue reading →

Nearly the end of the holidays

Well, another few days and all three of my lovely children will be busy during the mornings. I've been feeling a bit stifled of late, I tend to write things in my head and then type them out when I … Continue reading →

Update

Quick update from me. I started 2011 writing every single day which was brilliant. Then we moved house. With three children. Over 200 miles. I am now, about six weeks later, just about recovering. My wife is still working and … Continue reading →

Dinosaur Cake

Dinosaur Cake, a photo by graham_h_miller on Flickr. I made and decorated this cake with a bit of help from my six year old. It was meant to be a test but it came out so well it's now in … Continue reading →