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We don’t talk about writer’s block

We don’t talk about writer’s block

Actually we do, all the time
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9 useful platforms for writers

9 useful platforms for writers

Free ways to publish and find readers
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Writing public first drafts

Writing public first drafts

(and why it isn’t a completely terrible idea)
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About those unfinished novels

About those unfinished novels

Why is it so hard to just FINISH a damn project?
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Launching a novel on Substack

Launching a novel on Substack

I’m publishing a weekly serial; here’s how I’m doing it.
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The state of serialisation

The state of serialisation

Looking at the serialisation of prose fiction in 2021 and beyond.
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Does my writing have value?

Does my writing have value?

It’s a good time to be a reader. Shelves in bookshops are overflowing with traditionally published books. If you want something more niche…
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Bring your characters to life with Metahuman

Bring your characters to life with Metahuman

How I’m creating photoreal faces for my fictional characters.
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Writing in-universe research

Writing in-universe research

I’m trying something new with my next project. It’s the most ambitious speculative fiction book I’ve attempted so far, simply in terms of…
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Scrivener 3 and why you should give it a go

Scrivener 3 and why you should give it a go

I’ve been using Scrivener to write my projects since 2012 and it’s no coincidence that was the turning point for my writing. Prior to 2012…
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Lore, exposition & world building

Lore, exposition & world building

Is ‘lore’ something which excites you or provokes a roll of the eyes? Here are some thoughts on how to use it naturally in your writing.
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