Get Me Writing

Has what you’re writing ever bored you? It seems to me if you don’t catch an idea at inception, it begins to go off. Here’s what happened to me recently. Read more…

“Write what you know”. Is it merely a dangerous idea, or could there be something genuinely useful in this controversial writerly advice? Read more…

In our continued effort to improve our writing, we can be very sensitive to the advice of others. Here’s a reason not to follow so-called “common knowledge” advice about what is a very personal craft. Read more…

Another one of those writing maxims and possibly the most obvious, and self-descriptive one of all. So what could I possibly have to say about the advice that “writers write”? Read more…

Have you enjoyed my recent bout of critiquing posts? Were you interested to know why you should join a critiquing group? Did you lap up my tips on how to critique? Do you want more? MOOORE?

Oh, all right then. Read more…

I recently wrote about my adventures with critiquing and what it does for me, so it seems only right I continue this with a post on what makes a good critique. Read more…

Having your manuscript critiqued is a great way of getting valuable feedback, but what’s in it for the critter? And is this something you should be doing? Read more…

Like it or not, a writer’s livelihood depends on getting stuff out the door. But what is best? A meticulous, or rapid production cycle? Read more…

So you want to write every day? Good! That shows dedication, soldier! But now you’ve made that decision, how will you go about it? Behold: 11 tips to set you on your way! Read more…

Behold, another writing maxim; a do-or-die rule that everyone agrees on! Or do they? We’ve tackled such rules before, but are we about to blow “Write Every Day” out the water? Read more…