There's nothing worse than getting through a good novel that fizzles out or doesn't go anywhere. Many authors can create an intriguing first few chapters, but fail with a weak...
Continue readingThere's nothing worse than getting through a good novel that fizzles out or doesn't go anywhere. Many authors can create an intriguing first few chapters, but fail with a weak...
Continue readingThis video is week six of my 12-week course on novel writing. This week you'll be writing towards the midpoint of your novel. In this section (exploring the new world) you'll...
Continue readingUpdate: you can now download this in-depth plotting template in Word, Google docs or Scrivener. There's also an advanced video walkthrough. Check it out here (free download). Download this template: https://www.creativindie.com/plot-out...
Continue readingThis video is an introduction to my 8 point "plot dot" guide to outlining your novel. These are the 8 major turning points that keep momentum, suspense and tension. Without them,...
Continue readingWriting a book is a challenging feat, for anybody. I have a PhD in Literature and sometimes feel my current novel is more difficult than my thesis. Nonfiction can be...
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