Aug 14, 20194 minMy 4-step approach to rewritingA couple of people have asked me what my rewrite process is. After a bit of thinking, I've broken it down into four steps.
May 23, 20192 minEditing my 13-year-old self: Secrets of Magic (c.2002)My critiquing hat is on as I revisit the first story I wrote when I was 13. Brace for cringe, and ruthlessness.
Sep 18, 20186 minWhen to throw show, don’t tell out the windowShow, don’t tell. It was one of the first pieces of writing advice I received. It livens up writing, fleshes out character, builds...
Sep 9, 20185 min5 best-practice ways to communicate strange ideas to the everyday readerWhether you’re writing science or sci-fi, these best-practice strategies can help you communicate strange ideas to the everyday reader.