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Writing a novel can feel rather daunting at times. It’s a long project and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. Today I want to share a tip that has helped me, as an author, move forward in my novel writing journey. If you are at the planning stage and are stuck, a good thing to do... Continue Reading →
Sometimes poetry can be silly and funny, sometimes it can be whimsical and sweet. People often hear the word “poetry” and think they need to produce something with multiple layers, baring their soul. There are some beautiful poems out there like this but if you want to write funny rhyming poems, limericks or other light... Continue Reading →
When writing a poem, making the reader think and reflect is a good goal to have in mind. You could write the poem around a question or choose a topic and think of a message you want to get across. In the new poetry collection by Maria Therese Gregory Williams, “Roaming Reflections: Mind Flow” there... Continue Reading →
In poetry, repetition is not only ok but it’s strongly encouraged. My poetry often contains repeated lines, sometimes at the beginning of the stanza and sometimes at the end. Two of my most well known poems use repetition quite effectively. In Through the Keyhole, each stanza starts with Through the keyhole I can see and... Continue Reading →
Setting yourself a goal to write every day can be very motivating. as well as providing you with lots of writing to edit and use as you wish. It could be the beginning of a new project or it could just be writing practice. You can use prompts or enter challenges on social media, or... Continue Reading →
Whether you are writing fiction or poetry, using an image as a starting point can be a fun way to spark your imagination. You could start with your instagram feed (I have whole folders of images for inspiration!), You could explore Pinterest (I have countless images over so many boards!), or simply carry out image... Continue Reading →
This means using your real emotions to drive a scene. For example, if you were feeling frustrated or angry, you could choose a scene where a character in your story is feeling this way and write it, using your emotions to add fuel, making it more authentic. A few weeks ago, I was feeling sad... Continue Reading →
Before you start writing a scene, be it in a novel or a short story, it’s a good idea to know roughly where the scene is going. You should ideally know how the scene will take the story forward and what it will show the reader about the characters in the scene. The rest you... Continue Reading →
When do you need a capital letter? When you refer to or address someone as 'Mum', 'Dad,' 'Nan', etc, the word takes the form of a nickname and therefore takes a capital letter, as a name would. Mum took us to the beach. "Dad, can I borrow your phone?" Aunt Mavis came for dinner last... Continue Reading →
A poetry tip this week (although it could be adapted for prose): Are you feeling a bit blocked? Uninspired? Bored? Try writing a new form of poetry. If you usually write in rhyme, why not try a non-rhyming form, such as a haiku? If you usually write non-rhyming poetry, why not give a limerick a... Continue Reading →
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