

A Few Words on Dialogue (Part 2)
In my last blog, I wrote about intention and the need for our dialogue to sound natural, convey aspects of character and move our stories...


A Few Words on Dialogue (Part 1)
But first, let’s talk about intention. Intention is an intrinsic characteristic of great writing. Skilled writers, if you study their...


More Power to the Author?
In June of 2014, I was pumped at the prospect of independently publishing my second novel Sisterhood. The process of getting the work...


The Secret of Elaborate Liars
Over the past few months, my friend and colleague in writing, Eileen Goodall, and I have been busy running the Field of Words website and...


The Narcissism of Us – Why Character is Essential to Story
Humans are narcissistic creatures, don’t you think? We love to hear about ourselves: about our exploits, our loves and passions, our...


A Gem Among the Stones
Entering writing competitions can be a great way of honing our writing skills. Often, they provide a focus for our writing, and there’s...