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.

  • What’s his face?

    Many aspects form a novel – plot, pace, voice, character arc, setting, backstory, etc. But a novel wouldn’t be anything…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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….