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Video Games that Inspire Me to Write
I can lose a lot of time to video games. I love action-RPGs, although I always turn the difficulty down as low as I can. I’m here for the story, mostly. And also I like being able to tear through enemies without needing any appreciable level of skill. What can I say?...
What You Need in a First Chapter
Everyone knows what you need in a first chapter, right? You just need it to be an absolutely perfect sample of writing that intrigues readers without looking like it’s trying too hard. No big deal. Let me just whip one of those up this morning. There’s a lot riding on...
A Million Reasons Why: Book Review
A Million Reasons Why Plot Summary Caroline doesn’t think much of her husband’s latest Christmas present idea: mail-in DNA tests for the whole family. Little does she know the results will uncover old betrayals that she never could have imagined. Introduced to Sela,...
How to Start and End a Scene to Keep Readers Hooked
Working out where to start and end a scene isn’t always easy. It’s the kind of thing that’s much easier to handle in revisions – but whether you’re working through edits, or trying to get them right on the first try, there are some tips you can make use of to get the...
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue: Book Review
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue: Plot Summary Addie LaRue makes a desperate deal with the devil. She wants freedom, and more time, and receives them both, but at a heavy price. Nobody will remember her. And not even just in the long run; Addie can be forgotten in...
TV Adaptations of Books: How Faithful Should They Be?
Who doesn’t love a film or TV adaptation of their favourite book? Well, quite a few people actually. Adaptations can be fraught, and can leave fans disappointed. It’s almost inevitable that an adaptation will disappoint some people who love the source material. I...