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Posts about writing.

Never More Alive Published

My creative non-fiction story, Never More Alive, has been published in Stray Words Magazine. It’s a humorous look at what happens when your past life crashes into your…

How to Create Suspension of Disbelief

Ever wondered how J. K. Rowling convinced billions of people that a boy wizard could play polo on a broomstick? Or how George R.R. Martin made dragons feel…

Posters for Writers Phase Three: Posters About Writer’s Block

My minimalist, typographically based inspirational posters for writers and posters about editing and rewriting were very popular. It’s been a while, but now it’s time for a third…

Real Artists Ship: How to Finish What You Started

Do you have a folder full of half-finished stories? You’re not alone. This article explores why it’s vital to finish what you started, why many writers get trapped…

Can You Not See Them At All Published

My flash fiction story, Can You Not See Them At All, has been published in Sparks Literary Journal. It’s a modern-day fantasy story, where the protagonist, Neasa, travels…

Is Blind Judging a Good Thing?

At first glance it seems like blind judging is a great idea, but there are some surprising issues. Discover the nuances.

I’m Shortlisted for the Letterkenny Flash Fiction Prize

The organisers of the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival contacted me recently, to let me know that my flash fiction story This Will Be the Hole is one…

Are You All Talk and No Action?

A lot of aspiring authors talk about writing a lot but don’t actually write. If you suspect that’s something you do, then here’s how to turn talk into action.

How To Write a Blurb

Maybe you spent ten years writing your novel, but you still only have ten seconds to sell it to a potential reader… and that’s why you need to know how to write a blurb.

The Amadeus Myth: Debunking the Illusion of Effortless Genius

An iconic scene from the movie Amadeus encapsulates what I call ‘The Amadeus Myth’. Picture this: a dimly lit room and the sound of a piano in the…