I’ve spent a lot of my writing life harbouring under the delusion that my first draft needed to be perfect. … Read More
If there’s one myth about writing that I hate, it’s the myth that great novels were written in snatched 5-minute … Read More
For guaranteed drama, take a leaf out a casting director’s book and use reality TV archetypes to build fascinating characters … Read More
Here’s a writing assignment for you: turn on the TV! The reality TV casting process provides a devilishly fun way … Read More
When I look back and try to identify the ONE thing that took me from slush pile to publication, it’s … Read More
I made one (very simple) change to my writing process a couple of years ago that’s been truly transformative. Previously, … Read More
Even quiet stories can (and should) have that gotta-keep-reading quality to them. But how can we as writers make sure … Read More
This week marks my seventh short story published by women’s magazine The People’s Friend. But mine wasn’t an instant success … Read More
I’m thrilled to be The People’s Friend’s Writer of the Week. Here’s a short interview from their blog. What inspired … Read More