I’ve spent a lot of time skipping through Twitter posts about how to build an author platform and generate a loyal base of readers. I do have a Goodreads account but it isn’t one of my regular ‘sites that I check every day. I have a range of them – Twitter, Facebook, a couple of… Continue reading #amwriting but #nottweeting
Category: Writing
About my writing
Learning from published authors
I was lucky this morning, I caught John Grisham being interviewed on BBC Breakfast. The initial focus of of the interview was the fact that he’d sold 275 million copies of his books. But for an author, he gave some valuable insights into his success. He stated that he always knows the final scene before… Continue reading Learning from published authors
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 restoration is immensely complex. It’s all about politics and religion and the role of parliament.… Continue reading Getting into the flow
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 of my head asks questions like: how does this scene move the character forward, or… Continue reading Finding the plot
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 awareness of and funds for male cancers. The principle is simple – to start November… Continue reading Movember