Long Live ‘Said’
Let’s debunk the ‘Said is Dead’ myth, and instead promote fabulous written dialogue. Said is alive and well. Long live Said!
Category: For Writers
The road from aspiring writer to published author is long and winding…
Must-Have Books on Writing
Here’s a list of my favourite books on writing. What are yours?
Secret Spy Business, Victorian Style
The Remarkables, my current Work-in-Progress, won the Historical Novel Society Australasia’s Elizabeth Jane Corbett Mentorship Prize, and I couldn’t be prouder!
Blooming Still
Here are my end of year reflections on the writing life. Wishing you a blooming wonderful new year. May your writerly (and other) dreams come to fruition.
On Writing and Reward
Why do writers do what they do? Maybe more than a pot of gold waits for us…
4 Tips for Naming Your Characters
Creating memorable characters is tough work, and naming them well is an important step. Here are some tips, hacks, and resources to help.
Releasing Stories
How do you know when a story is finished? Here are some ideas. #WritingNow
Writing Kidlit Magical Realism
I’m shifting gears, tackling two writing projects at once. The new one is magical realism for middle grade readers. Intrigued?
Story Forge 