How to create a character dossier for character creation
Even with an intimate dossier, characters will shape their own story. Allow for moments of unexpected discoveries.
writing process
Viewpoint and the art of switching point of view
A story’s viewpoint may appear to be a straightforward choice. Choose a point of view and start writing. But my experience with viewpoint doesn’t support this ideal application. Rather, I have come to embrace the art of switching.
Barthes’ The Death of the Author: a meditation
A reflection on Barthes’ essay and how it encourages the writer to consider the reader.
Plotting versus pantsing: the great debate
A contentious debate rages among authors over plotting and pantsing. At times, the argument draws blood with plotters accusing pantsers of pretending and pantsers referring to plotting as paint-by-numbers.
Self-reflection as a writer’s tool
Self-reflection teaches you to look back on an experience and discover ways to improve your writing discipline. It encourages discovery, reveals decisions and organises information into a meaningful contexts.
Editing and gardening, are they really a like?
Going out doors after many days of writing allowed me to reflect on my draft novel and the similarities between gardening and revising.
The discipline of writing
Whether writing a book, poetry, online articles, letters or a personal diary regular writing requires discipline. Creating a habit, just like creating a fitness habit can nurture success.