Reading fiction can make the world a better place
How’s that for a grand heading? Too much? Bear with me and I’ll explain. If you disagree, don’t hate me for it, please. On Twitter, …
On writing
Everyone’s f*%#!$g at it
In a recent poll on Twitter, all respondents I asked said they used swearing in their writing. I ran this survey out of genuine interest. …
5 sure-fire ways to write realistic characters
Creating realistic and engaging characters is crucial for great fiction. It’s a skill that comes easier to some than others, but there are techniques that …
Let’s hear it for folk in horror
Earlier this year, my short story, The Sack, was published in Literally Stories. To date, it’s my most traditional horror piece, and it’s set in …
Why I ain’t a pantsing man
I’ve been in the medical writing business for 15 years. The content I’ve worked on has been varied – from journal articles for publications to …
5 sure-fire ways to improve your self-editing
When you’ve worked on a piece of writing for a long time, it’s easy to become overly familiar with the content, meaning you’re more likely …
Beware the beast of burnout
Last week, I went into editorial overdrive to meet November targets for my WIP. Quite frankly, it left me a little worse for wear, and …
A tale of science, fiction, and the pandemic
I never thought of myself as a writer. As a child, I was pushed towards STEM subjects, but sciences always left me with a creative …