by Ali | Jun 13, 2024 | Motivation
How to Write When … You Feel Drained by the Demands of Daily Life This post is part of my ongoing “How to Write When …” series. Many writers struggle with finding time to write. But it’s often not just about having the time …. it’s also about having the energy levels...
by Ali | May 31, 2024 | Fiction
Seven Masterful Techniques to Build Tension in Your Fiction (With Examples) Are you looking to raise the levels of tension in your story? A high level of tension keeps your story taut, like a wire: it means your reader will be on the edge of their seat as they...
by Ali | May 23, 2024 | Fiction
22 Tips for Writing Fiction (Whatever Stage You’re At) This post was first published in October 2021 and updated/extended in May 2024. Whether you’re new to writing fiction or you’ve already written a bunch of stories, it often feels like there’s a lot to learn....
by Ali | May 16, 2024 | Motivation
Five Different Ways I Use Timers to Stay Focused When I’m Writing One of my absolutely favourite ways to focus when I’m writing is to use a timer. I set one just before I started drafting this post (for just 10 minutes) to help me get into it. Actually, I set...
by Ali | May 13, 2024 | Motivation
Imagining the Perfect Writing Space … and Announcing Writers’ Cafe What does your perfect writing space look like? In my mind’s eye, I picture a welcoming cafe, where there are lots of little nooks to sit and write or think undisturbed. Along with those, there are a...
