Posts Tagged with ‘writing’
Interview with award-winning author Louise Doughty
11 Dec 2019LOUISE DOUGHTY Louise Doughty is one of the most interesting authors today. Refusing to be pigeon-holed, every book breaks new…
Are writing courses worth it?
23 May 2019Are writing courses worth it? The world seems to be full of courses offering to teach you how to write.…
The Boots Scribbling Diary
01 Aug 2018Every year, when I was between about nine and thirteen, I’d buy one. A Boots Scribbling Diary. On New Year’s…
Want screenplay dialogue with sizzle – cut the ping-pong!
12 Nov 2014Why does some screenplay dialogue sizzle while other lines end up like cold toast? Here’s one tip I picked up…
Two quick tips for getting back to writing
20 Sep 2014Holidays are a memory, warm sunshine too, time for getting back to writing. But I know only too well how…
A lesson in first draft writing
21 Aug 2014Why do we always have to keep learning the same lessons? Wouldn’t it be nice occasionally for something to stick?…
Seven ways of writing dialogue that stands out from the crowd
19 Apr 2014I received an email this week from a novelist who wanted to learn more about becoming a screenwriter and in…
9 steps to writing dialogue with rich subtext
16 May 20139 ways to get your subtext muscle working for readable, rich dialogue
Fun writing exercise – using the moment
20 Mar 2013Planning the Mental Game for Writing Success workshop in London this weekend made me think how powerful some of the simplest writing exercises can be. Here's one - do try this at home:
