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Write Your Novel in 2026 Part Nine: Here’s What Most Writing Advice Doesn’t Tell You About Endings
How to drop breadcrumbs without giving too much away, and to create a climactic ending without explosions
Is it really September already? I love September – the start of a new school year, new pencil case etc. – and if you too are enthused...
No, You Can’t Write Your Novel With AI
I have really gone back and forth on whether to write this post or not. On the one hand, AI is one of the hottest topics in publishing at the moment. On the other hand, it’s also highly contentious… But I get asked about my view on AI multi...
Backstory isn’t Character Development
I am on holiday at the moment, so this week’s post is an updated rerun of a post from last year.
This is exactly the kind of in-depth post paid readers get, in addition to all free posts. They also get insight from my work as a literary ag...
Don’t Let Flashbacks Break Your Novel’s Flow
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Flashbacks are an inexplicably controversial topic. Many authors are vehemently against them in any situation. Many sprinkle them liberally through every story they write.
Some of this is, of course,...
Write Your Novel in 2026 Part Eight: How Not to Rush Your Ending
We’re into month eight! How is your writing going? Whether you started a new novel in January or are working on one you already had on the go, if you are past the halfway point and starting to see that downhill stretch towards the ending wa...
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