Collected writing tips
Since starting this blog back in February 2008 I’ve tried to at least occasionally write something that readers might find vaguely useful. I haven’t often succeeded, but I’ve tried, at least. Surely...
View ArticleGetting published – my story
Last week, I was asked on Twitter how I first got published. I promised I’d write a post about it the very next day and I did, but… um… a big dog ate it and ran away. So, for @LaraNoJutsu and anyone...
View ArticleSet your writing goals now!
In a recent survey on Twitter a lot of my followers said they’d like me to post more writing advice here on the blog. The following blog post, then, is aimed primarily at those readers who are...
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Evolution of The Beast
Tomorrow (5th of January) is the official publication day for the penultimate Invisible Fiends book The Beast. I’ve decided against doing blog tours of any of that stuff for this book and will instead...
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Story Ideas: This Way
As any writer who does events in schools will tell you, one of the most common questions we get asked is “Where do your ideas come from?”. There are as many answers to that question as there are...
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3 Words to Make You a Better Writer
You ready to learn the secrets of great writing? Over the next few weeks I’m going to post little writing tips like the one below. They’re going to be short, often single sentences, but hopefully will...
View ArticleStory, Summed Up
I’ve just started reading one of my Christmas pressies – The DC Comics Guide to Writing Comics, written by comic-book legend, Dennis O’Neill. I just wanted to share the opening paragraphs with you, as...
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First Draft Jitters
Well I’ve done it. This week I finished the first draft of the second book in my brand new and still top secret series. What I can tell you is that it’s completely different to anything I’ve done...
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Useful Software for Writers
I mentioned on Twitter recently that I’m a big fan of the note-taking software, Evernote, and said I use it extensively when planning my books. I soon got a reply from top author fella, Chris...
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More Apps & Software For Writers
Yesterday I blogged about some software I find useful, and promised to come back with some more today. For perhaps the first time in history I’m actually following up with one of my blog promises, so...
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