Is Your Protagonist Interesting Enough? Key Questions to Consider
Struggling to develop my protagonist. Is she too passive? How do I ensure she is strong enough to carry the story?
Understanding Your Target Audience When Writing Your Novel
Thinking about the target audience whilst writing a cosy mystery novel. Considering demographics and preferences, how relatable does the protagonist need to be? What about the role of empathy, escapism, and puzzle solving?
The Perfect Workspace for Writing
The author reflects on overcoming challenges without a dedicated writing space. They try to embrace their late-afternoon productivity peak. Sharing aspirations for a perfect writing environment, they invite others to join the conversation about creative spaces and routines.
Embracing Creativity: A Writer’s Secret Adventure
Reflecting on my journey, coming from a non-creative upbringing and discovering a passion for writing as an adult. Initially feeling discouraged by family and school, I have now started writing my first novel whilst grappling with self-doubt and secrecy.
Essential Character Traits for Your Novel’s Main Character
I reflect on 5 key traits when developing the protagonist for my novel, to ensure she is well-rounded and able to drive the narrative. I have been mindful to balance her kindness with assertiveness, to enhance her appeal and gain the reader’s respect.
The Art of Setting: Crafting Your Novel’s Small Town
Choosing a story’s setting is crucial for novel writing, as illustrated by the author’s cozy mystery set in a small quaint town. The author emphasises the importance of allowing readers to visualise settings without over-description, reflecting on personal experiences with books versus their film adaptations, and the joy of crafting unique details in storytelling.
Transform Your Writing Journey with This Podcast
A few weeks after I started my book, the writing rabbit hole truly felt more like a labyrinth, I wasn’t sure I would find my way out. I needed a helping hand and it was at this point I came across a podcast on Spotify. I am delighted to say this podcast has already given…
Reality vs Fantasy – Finding the balance
How much of your book should reflect reality and how much of it should take your reader away from the pressures and stresses of life? This has not been an easy question for me to find the answers to since I started my novel… I’m a logical realist, but in contrast, I also like to…
Wandering around outside the rabbit hole – how it all began!
80% of people want to write a book! I was taken aback when I first saw this statistic…I’d never thought much about it up to that point and I had no idea there were so many aspiring novelists out there. Apparently, 8 out of every 10 people I know want to write their own book,…
The Writing Rabbit Hole 