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Well, that’s the end of another year. Read more…

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It can sometimes feel a bit awkward giving feedback, especially if it’s to a writing friend. But often, a writer will have at least another writer in their support network, and you may find yourself giving feedback to another writer. Besides, looking at someone else’s work is a great way to keep you thinking about writing in different ways. Read more…

Editing criticism, giving feedback, receiving feedback, support network

I used to put a great deal of importance on backstory. Backstory, I thought, really makes a tale great. And I used to think that meant spending ages refining it, before even starting on the story proper. Read more…

Longer Fiction backstory, fun, improvising, Longer Fiction, plot

So I’ve been reading What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami. Now I came rather late to Murakami’s work, and have only read a few of his novels, but I find his distinct lyrical style easy to read, and highly engaging. Read more…

Book Reviews book, Haruki Murakami, Inspiration, Motivation, perseverance, routine, training, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running