Learn what a story really is...
Learn: • what a story really is • what it is actually doing to and for you and other readers ​ • the magnetic power that attracts readers...
Finding Your Voice
As an author and a publisher, I review dozens of stories every week. Having published about three million words in the last few years, I...
Turning Embarrassment to Your Advantage
As a writer looking for material for stories is not especially hard, particularly if you have led a reasonably active life and are old...
The Difference Between Erotica and Pornography
Some time ago I was asked to define the difference between erotica and pornography. An author was struggling to write one while avoiding...
Learn what a story really is...
Learn: • what a story really is • what it is actually doing to and for you and other readers ​ • the magnetic power that attracts readers...
A Bit of Fun
Recently, I came across one of those social media personal quizzes — you know the sort of thing, composed of a long list of items...
The Lifestyle Consultancy
I work one-to-one with writers to tackle the issues in their lives that cut across their writing time and abilities. Most people have not...
'The Mystery of Lydford Gorge' and Why It Haunts Me
I suppose three things predisposed me to like Elizabeth Montague’s story ‘The Mystery of Lydford Gorge’ when it was first submitted to me...
