by Ryan Casey | Jul 1, 2012 | Writing Advice
Why you should leave a first draft to settle before revising or editing it. Completing the first draft of a novel is a phenomenal feeling. I’ve made no secret of my emotions: writing ‘THE END!!!’, with perhaps just a couple more exclamation marks, is...
by Ryan Casey | Jun 27, 2012 | Writing Advice
So, you followed last week’s little walkthrough and think you have a decent idea to work with? Congratulations! You’ve just about passed the stage that most aspiring writers stumble at. But, before you get too generous with the champagne, hold fire, because...
by Ryan Casey | Jun 20, 2012 | Writing Advice
‘I could never write a book, I just don’t have the patience’ ‘How can you possibly think up an idea that can stretch out for so long?’ ‘I’m just not creative enough…’ ‘How many words?!’ These four questions and statements have probably been experienced by all...
