Category: On writing
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Get back to the story
If you’ve been writing (or reading) for any length of time, chances are you’ll have come across the term ‘backstory.’ If you’re new to the term, basically it means ‘a history or background created for a fictional character.’ Backstory is one of those things that can get writers and readers pretty…
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How you can write a book on fragmented time
Ask any writer what’s at the top of their wish list (behind a publishing contract) and they’ll most likely tell you they’d love to write full-time. They’ll lament their full-time/part-time job, their unpaid parenting work, and other general unavoidable responsibilities which form a barrier to writing. And I completely agree: they suck.…
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Fifty Shades of . . . Hype
I was undecided about whether to go and see Fifty Shades at the movies, but recently the decision was taken out of my hands. A good friend who hadn’t read the books but is rather appreciative of Jamie Dornan, told me that because I was a romance author, I was…
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Hey you, writer, step away from that desk!
I’m a Type A person. You know the ones, right? We’re the ones that create hastags like #slowwalkersmustdie because, seriously, if you’ve got somewhere to go, hurry up and get there already! It’s not just because I’m impatient either. Walking is a great form of exercise and if you’re just…
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Let me entertain you
As well as an avid reader, I’m a music fanatic. In my house, music is a constant whether I’m working, relaxing or spending time with my family. When I get the chance, I like to attend concerts. It’s a great way to break up the monotony of the everyday and…
Belinda Williams 