Category: Writing

Juggling Multiple Story Lines

In which I look at how the Illumination movie, Sing, juggles multiple storylines, and develops well-loved characters in very little screen time.

What Inspired Me to Write Otaku Trash

Otaku Trash is very much inspired by what I have experienced in life – some elements I had to research and use my author brain to execute, but most of the story is from my own experiences. The sort of experiences I have seen very little of in other books.

My Favourite Game Story Lines

There are a few games, that after playing, the story lines have stayed with me, either because they spoke to me or because they surprised me in some way. And here are the ones that grabbed my attention.

My Favourite Spooky Stories

I’m such a wimp when it comes to scary stories, but I love spooky stories. And here are some of my favourites.

Overcoming the Monster Inside

This overcoming the internal monster troupe is something I’ve tried dabbling with in my own writing a couple of times, but I’ve been having a think about the stages characters go through in order to overcome their own monster in other works of fiction.

So You’ve Written a Novel. Now What?

You’ve spent hours and hours tapping away at your laptop and now you have a book to show for it. So what do you do with the pages and pages of words you now have?

My Book Planning Process

After 10 years of serious writing, I’ve got my book planning progress down to a pat. Now this method won’t work for everyone. You have to find your own process, and that can sometimes mean a few false starts and failed attempts. But you’ll find your ideal method in the end.

The Magical Object

Magical objects can add an exciting and mythical element to any story, but only if they are given the appropriate context, background and purpose. And are not just introduced as a plot device.