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In the secret chambers of the tower

In the secret chambers of the tower; lords of the reedy river; when Clint Eastwood made my day; crevasse; how to manage your editorial crew; a little horse. All in my newsletter https://mailchi.mp/c06ecf73b618/lords...

When Clint Eastwood made my day. And other tales from writing life

How do you recognise a creative person? They’ll open a box no one else has thought to look in. My friend John McCaffrey, who as a novelist, essayist, reviewer, short story writer and writing teacher, is creative in every atom of his body (see this interview with him), and he has brought us this box,… Continue reading When Clint Eastwood made my day. And other tales from writing life

When an editor becomes a novelist – talking to Howard Lovy

Howard Lovy has spent his professional life in the world of words. He’s a seasoned journalist, podcaster and editor. But recently he’s found himself on the creative side of writing and has just published his first novel, Found and Lost: The Jake and Cait Story. So my first question was this: how did the novel… Continue reading When an editor becomes a novelist – talking to Howard Lovy

The mystery of absence – and how to build a rich novel. Part 2 at Jenil Vyas

A few weeks ago I chatted to Jenil Vyas about creative life. Here it is, in case you missed it. At the time I remarked that he’d asked me the best question ever. Jenil decided he had even more questions – so here we are again. This time we discuss: Choosing names for fictional characters… Continue reading The mystery of absence – and how to build a rich novel. Part 2 at Jenil Vyas

How to manage your editorial crew – interview at The Indy Author

Although writing a book is largely done in solitude, there are numerous occasions when we seek the input and wisdom of others. In the early rough draft stages, in the later stages when the work is being presented to a publisher or polished for self-publishing, we call on a range of people who help the… Continue reading How to manage your editorial crew – interview at The Indy Author

Avoid this common mistake when humanising your characters

A familiar device in fiction is to humanise a main character by giving them a quirk or unexpected trait. The detective who’s an accomplished tap-dancer. The surgeon who listens to punk rock in the operating theatre. The lawyer who has a pet iguana named Carl. The quirk might be a personality trait instead of a… Continue reading Avoid this common mistake when humanising your characters

My award-winning novel HALF PRICE

Another heyday place; Lifeform Three HALF PRICE; best question ever for a writer; a little horse. All in my newsletter https://mailchi.mp/6a64dc15053b/anoth...

The art and craft of ghostwriting – interview at the ALLi podcast

You might know – or you might not – that I began my professional author career by writing books for other people. Ghostwriting is a viable way to use your skills and expertise, and there are many authors who run a ghostwriting career alongside the books they write for their own body of work. So… Continue reading The art and craft of ghostwriting – interview at the ALLi podcast

Best question ever for a writer! And how to embrace creativity in your life. Talking to Jenil Vyas

Jenil Vyas has a podcast for writers, and he recently invited me aboard for a chat about the fundamentals of creative life. We cover: How to embrace creativity and fulfil your destiny. Where ideas come from and how to be receptive. How to believe in a book idea when the shine is wearing off. Jenil… Continue reading Best question ever for a writer! And how to embrace creativity in your life. Talking to Jenil Vyas

A life full of creative fire – novelist Jill Amber Chafin

Jill Amber Chafin says she’s always been ‘full of creative fire’. At the age of 10 she was writing stories. As a teenager she was working on novels and a memoir. Then she discovered she yearned to express herself through dance and aerial performance. That became a career, but she still kept a foot in… Continue reading A life full of creative fire – novelist Jill Amber Chafin