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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  Serious Criticism

  Every author stresses how important revision is. The trouble is, one easily overlooks one’s own weak points, omissions and errors….

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  Extremely useful authoring tool

  Among many interesting bits and bites, the December 2012 issue of The Woolf plugged the personal writing editor and coach Pro Writing Aid. Perhaps you all…

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  Where (on earth) am I?

  “Look around where you are right now. Describe this setting – but do so in the words your viewpoint character…

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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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  Discovering who I’m not

  As a would-be writer, I, of course, also do a fair amount of reading. One lesson I’ve learned is that a…

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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…