Writers’ Tips and Tools
As a fledgling writer of fiction, Vince had a great deal to learn. He profited immensely from attending writers’ workshops in the UK and his home country, Switzerland, with renowned speakers such as Adrian Plass and Joanna Penn. Participating in a local critique group was also most helpful.
Have a look at some of the things he has gleaned in the posts below.
Serious Criticism
Every author stresses how important revision is. The trouble is, one easily overlooks one’s own weak points, omissions and errors….
Writers’ Workshop Zürich
On 29 October 2012 I attended the Boot Camp of the Writers’ Workshop in the Volkshaus Zürich – a full day’s dose of…
Historical Novel Blog Tour
Intro As an author of a mere half of a book, I feel greatly honoured to have been invited by…
What’s his face?
Many aspects form a novel – plot, pace, voice, character arc, setting, backstory, etc. But a novel wouldn’t be anything…
What’s another word for…?
I’ve already mentioned how I like to use Google Drive for writing the chapters of my book. I can think…
Translating English into English
I’m afraid she did exactly what I feared. Much to my grief, the good lady editor said my book was unworthy….
