by lauralizbuckley | 16 Feb, 2021 | Writing
I feel like there are a lot of common misconceptions about writing. Most of them have an element of validity to them, as many misconceptions do! But they can get in the way of people who want to write. They can intimidate and put people off. And for that reason, I...
by lauralizbuckley | 4 Feb, 2021 | Writing
I love working with new writers, I do it a lot, and I’ve been thinking about writing tips for complete beginners. Not people who’ve got a half draft or two knocking about on their hard drive. Not people who’ve been tinkering with fanfiction. People who honestly have...
by lauralizbuckley | 2 Feb, 2021 | Writing
There are myriad helpful tools for writers out there, and I’ll be honest: I haven’t tried most of them. But I have picked up and abandoned a fair few tools, systems and platforms in my life! So, if I’m still using something today, it’s typically because I think pretty...
by lauralizbuckley | 21 Jan, 2021 | Writing
I’m always on the lookout for writing productivity tips! And on my internet travels, I came across this infographic which I thought was really interesting. It’s from Lorna Faith’s website, and it covers seven steps to accelerate your writing...
by lauralizbuckley | 29 Sep, 2020 | Writing
The close third-person perspective has some great advantages to recommend it. Obviously, it’s not all sunshine and flowers. Every perspective choice has its drawbacks, and make sure to come back for my next blog post for a run-down of those! Or, if first-person is...
