There’s many things I love about the landscape of writing, but one of the most wonderful discoveries is the breadth of knowledge out there waiting
Tag: Help for Writers
One Powerful Perspective that Will Keep You Writing
I originally wrote this post a couple of years ago for a different blog I had started. It was called Blue Mood, and it was
When Your Character Loses a Loved One to Suicide
It was R U OK? Day here is Australia this week, an annual day in September dedicated to reminding people to ask family, friends and
The Psychology of the Character Wound: Understanding the Negative Core Belief
Character wounds are the foundation of a strong, memorable character. Why? Because they make characters complex, authentic (I challenge you to find me a person
Overcoming Negative Feedback
I had a fellow writer email me not that long ago. She’d just found out that she didn’t finalise in a competition and was feeling
Therapy for Writers: The Origin of Your Inner Editor
I have an inner editor. She keeps up an inner monologue in my head when I’m writing – usually the whole time. When I’m thinking
