A newsletter for novel writers looking for inspiration and advice on their creative journey.
Understanding your fiction genre, and its subgenres, lets you alter and conform with confidence. You want a book that works well with marketing and cover design, and you want your…
In our visual world of cinema and photography, setting often takes a back seat in novels. But even when constructed through words, visuals are a powerful story element. Whether creating…
So you’ve created a fantastical world full of unique cultures and ideas, and a diverse cast of characters to reflect that. And to add even more depth to your characters and…
Names are powerful. And naming a character is not a decision to be taken lightly. It can even be more important than a character’s carefully-crafted appearance. It helps create round characters.…
Table Of Contents Books are often judged by their cover. And with all the work you’ve put into your story, you deserve a winning book cover – one that will…
Table Of Contents You’ve been working away at your novel, lovingly crafting each word, and the thought occurs to you: should I split this into another book or two? Often…
Table Of Contents How do you show how much time has passed in a short story or in a novel? Events happen, characters develop, and so time flows. But as…
‘Write with all five senses’ is a brilliant rule for working on description; but how familiar are you with each? Sight, sound, smell, touch and taste are five simple details that help make your…
Table Of Contents Alternate Point of View (POV) is a complicated narration form, but, if done the right way, it can make for a captivating read. This technique combines the…
What does it mean to write for yourself? It means that the story, the characters and the style are what you would want to read. And what you enjoy writing.…
Writer’s Edit is a newsletter for novel writers looking for inspiration and advice on their creative journey.