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.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Where (on earth) am I?

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

  • Serious Criticism

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

  • 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…