A recurring question asked on social media is what software do writers use?
20 February 2021
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13 February 2021
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Chapter Length
How many words should a chapter have? It’s a question I see asked again and again on social media.
06 February 2021
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2020 was not a good year
I’ve not posted, written, or done anything for a year due to personal issues.
01 December 2019
by Peter
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Sometimes life is hard
As I write this, both my parents are still alive. But I know that one day they will pass. That’s something we’ll all face. However, I was not expecting this: My mother has just had emergency surgery to remove 50% … Continue reading
27 April 2019
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The question of “What books inspire you?”
Someone asked me, recently, what books inspired me? It’s a common question, but interesting because, for me, it’s actually part of a larger question: why do you write?
26 March 2019
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My car smells
Recently, my car started to smell whenever I turned on the heater fan. I suspected something broke in the cold weather.
10 February 2019
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“Frozen Watch” and the editor. This time it’s detailed.
My professional editor has a two-step process. First is a high-level evaluation. This is to see if there is a need for any significant rewrites. This can be flagged up before a lot of effort is spent.
09 January 2019
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Writing groups.
One of the things, if not the thing, an aspiring writer needs is feedback. Detailed constructive feedback.
14 December 2018
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Arachnophobia
I have arachnophobia. I went to the washroom in the night and was confronted by a giant spider. What to do?
22 September 2018
by Peter
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One space or two?
Here’s a topic I hear a lot: one space or two after a period? (Or, if you’re English, after a full stop.)