As I mentioned in my last post, my 2020 writing goals have fallen by the roadside; with cackling, smug weeds growing through the cracks! Although realising a while ago that simple routines are more effective, the amount of writing I’ve been expecting from myself this year has probably been too hot to handle. So I…
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A Personal 10 Step Reading List to Improve Your Writing
The other day I was thinking about how certain novels have a big part to play in developing our writing, and wanted to share my personal list with you (including specific lessons they teach about craft). I invite you to pick and choose, discover other titles of your choice that fulfil the same ‘writing lesson,’…
How to Quickly Improve Your Writing Style
It was a joyful shock to the system. After many years of not being confident of my writing style, I had a sudden realisation during my last piece of coursework. In other words, for the first time I experienced the sensation of being totally at ease with the way I write and the stories I want…
Writing Tips From a Creative Writing Student
Unlike many of the ideas I get for posts, this one wasn’t a sudden inspiration. On two separate occasions: while looking over my textbooks, then in the discount aisle of a supermarket; I thought about how much I’d improved recently. From perking up craft to forming a daily habit, these past few months have shown me…