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When I get writer's block, I take a break. When I am ready to come back to the computer, I try to figure out why I can't seem to move forward. More often than not, I've written myself into a corner and the only way out is to make cuts. It might be a single scene or action taken by one of my...

Sometimes it's easier just to start writing something without a plan, especially if you have the words at your fingertips just bursting to get out. It sounds like this has happened to you and although you've made a great start to your novel, it is now time to stop, take a breath, and get things...

I use a desktop mostly but occasionally use a laptop if I fancy a change of scenery or I'm struggling to get comfortable for some reason. My ideal writing conditions are at night and in solitude. Music helps too, different music depending on the scene I am writing. I put headphones on to...

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In the fantasy series I have written, time is mainly thought of in seasons and years, but I haven't created any hard fast rules regarding the subject. I don't name days, either.

Unfortunately, finding an agent to take you on can be just as difficult. They are inundated with submissions and many only take on 1-2 new authors a year (I live in the UK and this is my experience with lit agents/publishers in this country). Before you submit any work, I suggest you make sure...

I've had a lot of rejection letters. Mostly they were just standard letters that were sent out to everyone they rejected, but a couple of times there were a sentence or two written in pen. The one that sticks out in my mind, read: "Nicely written, but I'm not convinced I could sell this. Sorry...