Claire North explores why emotional stakes, character choices, and consistent worldbuilding matter more than shock endings or deus ex machina moments in speculative fiction. Does this storytelling advice apply across all genres? Join the discussion.
I put this together for a thing I’m doing, and when I look at it all like this, I’m pretty bloomin’ chuffed with myself. For anyone looking for a writing coach, this should give you confidence that I’m the real deal. Apparently I’m blowing my own trumpet today. Get in touch for writing coaching beginning…
Excuse the scruff … And I know you will. Things don’t have to be perfect to have a second set of eyes on them. And it’s in that spirit that I invite writers to approach me for writing coaching. It’s okay if aspects of your writing are a bit insecure right now. Together we’ll get…
Discover the inspirations behind Angela Dandy’s beloved Silveries mysteries. In this interview, Angela shares how real people and places influenced the residents of Magnolia Court, her approach to cosy mysteries with darker undertones, and insights from her writing journey.
An interview with debut author C. Helen on The Other Side of the Butterfly, exploring chronic illness, sisterhood, mental health, and the journey from lived experience to fiction.
In this author interview, Lis McDermott discusses her writing process, character development, and experience as an indie author. We also look at mentoring, editing, and how effective author–editor collaboration strengthens a manuscript.
David Haigh is the author of a series of rural crime novels set in the border country – Cumbria, Northumberland and southern Scotland. His DCI Jeff Spencer books, including Land Kill, bring together atmospheric northern settings and compelling investigations rooted in contemporary issues.
In this Author Spotlight, David shares insights into his writing journey, inspiration…
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