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.
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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….
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Description, Action or Dialogue?
I’ve come to a point in my story where Silvanus engages in heart-searching exchanges with his wise old mentor, Cerbonius….
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Beats, Tags and White Space
As an aspiring author, I’ve read several books on the art and craft of writing. They confused me. I didn’t…
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Historical Novel Blog Tour
Intro As an author of a mere half of a book, I feel greatly honoured to have been invited by…
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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…
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Why is book-writing like renovating a patio?
I took a week off work to write my book… and to renovate the patio. The latter won. I won’t…
