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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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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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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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…
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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…
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Different Types of Fiction
For a change, I’m including a guest post. Thanks, Lucy Adams, for an interesting and thought-provoking article. Why do people…
