by lauralizbuckley | 28 Apr, 2020 | Writing
Writing a story involves making many choices, and one of those choices is which narrative perspective you want to use. So, what is actually meant by ‘narrative perspective’, and why does it matter? ‘Narrative Perspective’ Definition When we talk about the narrative...
by lauralizbuckley | 25 Apr, 2020 | Book Reviews
Plot Summary Joe Thorne, an overgrown chimneysweep with thievish ambitions, has got himself in trouble. After his bothersome magical cough turns his hard-earned/stolen treasure to literal potatoes, he is unwillingly swept up into an adventure on the mystical Isle of...
by lauralizbuckley | 21 Apr, 2020 | Blog Posts
I feel like there isn’t a lot I can usefully do at the moment, but if there’s one thing I do know it’s book recommendations for basically any situation – including lockdown. There’s no two ways about it: reading is a great way to take your mind...
by lauralizbuckley | 18 Apr, 2020 | Book Reviews
Plot Summary – The Lie Tree Faith has an insatiable hunger for knowledge. Her desire to learn unhindered by a strict upbringing, she’s developed a talent for discovering things she shouldn’t. But when she finds notes from her disgraced father about a mysterious...
by lauralizbuckley | 14 Apr, 2020 | Writing
Sometimes, when you’re feeling really stuck, you just want to turn to creative writing prompts. A spark of inspiration, something to get your imagination going and your pen (or keyboard) moving. Maybe you turn to writing prompts to get you out of a slump, or as a...
