Too many new writers are too focussed on "success", whatever that is. Just write for the love of it and learn your craft - that is the ONLY way...
Having said to keep it simple, I have invented some weapon tech in my next novel - sci-fi. I did go into some brief explanation, but invented...
I know it's fun to invent technology, but my advice is to keep it simple. You don't want readers to be raising skeptical eyebrows due to a...
Judges and barristers wear wigs and gowns in Australia in the state Supreme and District Courts but not in any of the other courts, including...
Great advice.
Actually, if you want to see a perfect example of the Three Act structure in a Simpsons episode... Lemon of Troy. Pretty funny also.
I tend to write in 4 or 5 Acts, but most of my work follows (kinda) the three act structure. The reader knows early what the main goal is but as...
Why do you care? I understand that you want a recognisable type for your readers to latch onto early, but why not make up your own types/rules?...
Just on the topic of editors - my editor at my new publisher has impressed me greatly. I'm a fairly experienced author now and edit as I go, so...
I remember Bernard Cornwell lamenting when he finally killed off Hakeswill - a truly hateful character. Readers would have rejoiced in his...
Personally I have zero interest in such programs - can't help but feel that taking too much notice might influence the originality of your style,...
Did you notice their hats? How did that not get them pilloried to hell and beyond? Great movie though.
Or invent your own language like Tolkien so you'd have something like... Bil = greatest Lyb = of all Ob = lords Run them together and he's...
I actually find the idea of sensitivity readers pretty offensive... The sanitising of history, in particular, drives me nuts but freedom of...
Going beyond the neurodivergent idea, there is an unfortunate trend in recent years where writers can be called out for including ethnicities,...
