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6 days ago
3 min

Writing From Experience

You may have heard the advice that you should write about what you know. I’m a huge believer in the power of writing from experience.

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Lindsay

Feb 11
4 min

The Rules of Make Believe

Once you’ve come up with your ‘out of this world’ idea, you then need to make your own rules that apply.

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Lindsay

Nov 5, 2020
3 min

Scene Setting

A setting needs to be more than just a place that people exist in. It needs to complement the characters and bring the story to life.

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Lindsay

Nov 4, 2020
3 min

An Unexpected Sequel

As I’m now writing a fourth book in my Bird series, I’ve been reflecting on how stories can take you places you never expected.

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Lindsay

Sep 25, 2020
4 min

I’m a Sucker for Romance

It was when I was planning my first novel that I realised what a sucker for romance I really am.

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Lindsay

Aug 10, 2020
4 min

Writing Comedy

Writing comedy is incredibly difficult. What makes us laugh in everyday life is totally different to what makes us laugh when we read.

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Lindsay

Aug 7, 2020
3 min

The Art of Storytelling

Last year I began using words in a different way. Rather than writing them down, I started using my voice.

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