“As for myself,” says Stephen King in his wonderful book On Writing, “I’m doubtful about writing classes, but not entirely against them.” What I want to insist on in this article is that writing classes – or seminars, or workshops, or writing circles, call ‘em what you will – can be inspirational, motivational, and
a spur to action and that Mr King would do well to approach the subject a tad less sceptically. Continue reading »
Posted in September 2009 …
Characters – beyond the cardboard cut-out
Characters don’t exist in isolation. They are the sum of their history, experiences and personality. Here are some tips on howto develop characters more fully. Continue reading »
Erotic Fiction Writing
Erotic fiction is experiencing a new wave of popularity – and, it seems a new level of respectability. Collections of erotic fiction are suddenly everywhere. And people are no longer ashamed of enjoying it. The ‘90s, it seems, was the decade of chick lit, while the noughties have apparently been well named. This is a … Continue reading »
