Unforeseen events give spice to a novel, and turn it from a tightly plotted piece into a masterpiece that will remain in the readers’ minds for years to come. Just look at your favorite books. What is it that makes them so memorable and so enjoyable that you want to reread them, over and over again? The answer is always the same. Your favorite novels have a tightly woven plot, … [Read more...] about How to Write Unforeseen Events in Your Novels
Archives for December 2016
Bookish Events in January
Compiled by Rachael Featherstone. It’s time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Just remember, however impossible they seem on January 1st, there’s a bookish event out there that can help you on your way – even if it’s just a reward for reaching a mini-goal. So, whether your New Year’s resolution is to write a novel or get fit, there are plenty of great bookish … [Read more...] about Bookish Events in January
From Book Blogger to Author by Katey Lovell
Katey Lovell has been writing her book blog, Books with Bunny since 2013. The Singalong Society for Singletons is her first novel and was published last week. Over to Katey... When people find out I’m an author, one of the first things they ask (after ‘have you written anything I’ll have read?’) is usually ‘have you always been a writer?’ I used to reply to this second … [Read more...] about From Book Blogger to Author by Katey Lovell
Review – A Year and a Day by Isabelle Broom
A Year and a Day by Isabelle Broom reviewed by Zarina de Ruiter I do love a good festive novel that isn't overly Christmassy but still emanates the cosy atmosphere of the season. And the heartwarming and wintery A Year and a Day by Isabelle Broom has this feeling in abundance. Set in the gorgeous city of Prague, the romance of this place seeped in history practically leaps … [Read more...] about Review – A Year and a Day by Isabelle Broom
How to Use Writing and Editing Tools the Right Way
Writing tools have come a long way, from the type writer to the word processor all the way to modern computers with modern software. Now, there are many different types of software that writers can use, and there are many different benefits they gain from each one of them. For example, you can use Scrivener Writing Software to help organize your book, write scene by scene, … [Read more...] about How to Use Writing and Editing Tools the Right Way