Britain Should Bring Back Imperial MeasurementsThe government is consulting about making imperial measurements more prominent. It’s a waste of money. The answer is obvious.Jun 20, 2022Jun 20, 2022
Published inWriters’ Blokke6 Types of Conflict to Spice Up Your FictionWe all know conflict is central to a great story. Without struggles, arguments, and fights the reader nods off. How people deal with things…Mar 8, 2022Mar 8, 2022
Published inWriters’ BlokkeLessons I learned writing a series of YA novelsLessons I learned writing a series of YA novelsFeb 6, 2022Feb 6, 2022
Published inWriters’ BlokkeShould you avoid adverbs?Adverbs make writing more vibrant and interesting — sometimes. If we want to be better writers we need to consider our use of this part of…Nov 30, 20211Nov 30, 20211
Published inWriters’ Blokke15 Simple Techniques to Persuade PeopleAre you using all the tools available to change other people’s minds? Below you’ll find the most common techniques.Nov 22, 20211Nov 22, 20211
Published inWriters’ BlokkeColons and Semicolons: An Expert’s GuideIgnore people who say you shouldn’t use colons and semicolons in your writing, whether it’s fiction or non-fiction. This ‘advice’ is…Nov 11, 2021Nov 11, 2021
Published inWriters’ BlokkeThe Hand of Vengeance — A Short StoryIt lay, alone, on the black tablecloth, like an antique weapon on display. It was a hand, a human hand. Severed at the wrist, it held…Jul 18, 20211Jul 18, 20211
Racism isn’t just about skin colourBeing an immigrant from Australia has shown me racism has a complex set of causes including arrogance, insecurity and ignorance. I’m…Mar 27, 2021Mar 27, 2021
Published inCuriously CreativeBeat Writer’s Block: 20 Proven Ways for Fiction WritersI’ve faced a blank page with no idea what to write. But I’ve not only overcome this seemingly impossible obstacle myself, during three…Feb 23, 20211Feb 23, 20211