by Ryan Casey | Sep 15, 2014 | Writing Advice
I’m a huge, huge fan of Karl Pilkington. For those who aren’t aware, Ricky Gervais’ best mate is adoringly known as “An Idiot Abroad” by the British public and beyond. He was fantastic in the Ricky Gervais Show, with Monkey News and...
by Ryan Casey | Aug 7, 2014 | Progress Reports, Publishing, Writing Advice
I woke up this morning like I do every morning — groggy, thirsty, and wishing I could stay in bed a little longer. Then I realised it is my second anniversary in publishing and I felt less groggy for a few seconds before rolling over and going back to sleep. In...
by Ryan Casey | Jul 12, 2014 | Writing Advice
Yes, I’m back. After several months away from non-fiction blogging, it had to take something really special to bring me back. And while there’s a whole host of things I could say about the current Amazon/Hachette war occurring, instead I’m going to...
by Ryan Casey | Apr 1, 2014 | Publishing, Writing Advice
Making a living writing fiction is probably up there with desert island caretaker and secretary to a zillionaire as one of the most appealing jobs in the world. People daydream about… well, daydreaming and putting it on paper for a living. What they don’t...
by Ryan Casey | Jan 23, 2014 | Writing Advice
UPDATE: Some good discussion on The Passive Voice about this topic. A few clarifications from myself in the comments, as well as some great points from others. Check it out if you’re interested in some further...
by Ryan Casey | Jan 9, 2014 | Writing Advice
I’ve enjoyed writing for as long as I can remember. I’ve also enjoyed reading for as long as I can remember. When I was younger — and I’m talking high school years here — I had an arrogant belief that I was born with the talent of a...
