Writing tips and tricks I’ve picked up over the years – mostly for fiction, but with some nonfiction advice mixed in too.
My debut novel, The Potion Experiment, has now been out in the world for over a month, and I still can’t quite believe it! Holding a story that lived in my …
I’m so thrilled to share that I was recently featured in The Quick Six Interview series on Just Write For Kids – a platform that champions Australian children’s literature and the incredible creators …
I may write fantasy, but launching my debut middle-grade book at Readings felt even more fantastical than the stories I create. I’m still in awe of the support, excitement, and kind words I received. …
I was interviewed by Atmosphere Press ahead of my book’s release. They asked me questions about my writing process for The Potion Experiment.
A book synopsis is a condensed version of your novel that showcases the most important elements of your story – your characters, conflict, and resolution. It’s a tool that helps …
The angle of your writing piece is its message — it’s what you are saying in the writing piece. You can write about any topic, but you’re not really saying anything unless you’re approaching …
The story pacing is really important if you want to keep a reader engaged. Especially if it’s a long story because that means you have to keep them engaged for …
Do you write for yourself, or do you write for the reader? Everyone has a different opinion on this, but I think the question of who you’re writing for really …
How well do you need to know your protagonist before you start writing about them? If you believe the lists of character questions found online, you need to know your …
If you’re writing to communicate, you need to make sure the reader understands what you’re communicating. This starts with knowing what you want to say – and ends with how …
