by lauralizbuckley | 23 May, 2020 | Book Reviews
Queenie – Plot Summary Queenie Jenkins is a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman. Having just broken up, sort of, with her long-term boyfriend, Queenie launches herself into a series of terrible decisions. As her self-destructive behaviour starts to catch up with her,...
by lauralizbuckley | 19 May, 2020 | Writing
Okay, you might be wondering, “Why do I want to know how to write an unlikeable character?” Surely the point of developing and writing characters is to get the reader to like them? To root for them? To suffer with their failures and celebrate their successes? Well...
by lauralizbuckley | 16 May, 2020 | Book Reviews
Frankly in Love: Plot Summary Frank Li is torn between his parents’ expectations, and his own desires. His parents emigrated from Korea and are adamant that their children can only date Koreans. Unfortunately for Frank, he’s fallen for Brit who, for all her wonderful...
by lauralizbuckley | 12 May, 2020 | Writing
It’s common to focus on characterisation in writing, but don’t underestimate the importance of building strong character relationships. Your protagonist’s relationships provide vital context for them. Relationships can also be the catalyst for important growth or...
by lauralizbuckley | 9 May, 2020 | Book Reviews
The Song of Achilles – Plot Summary Patroclus, having accidentally killed another boy, is exiled from his father’s lands. Sent to the court of King Peleus and his son Achilles, Patroclus still struggles to find his place. At least until he forms an unlikely bond with...
