I’ve always loved reading and been interested in what makes writers write their books and novels in a certain style. Some writers, for example, explain everything to their reader step by step, introducing their characters to us by minute observation and advancing chronologically through their stories. This is particularly true of the classic novelists like Trollope and Austen. These writers often tend to use their own experiences to tell their stories, rather than relying solely on their imaginations. Then there are the writers, particularly the contemporary ones who rely totally on imagination,...

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Novel Progression

So you’re probably wondering how the new novel is progressing. Well, despite the sunny weather luring us outside so much of the time, I am making good progress. It presently stands at 12,755 words and I’m part way through the third chapter. However, as any writer will tell you progress is not solely governed by the word count. It can take an hour sometimes to write a few sentences as you struggle to make sure the dialogue sounds natural or that it is something your protagonist would actually say under the circumstances. It’s amazing how the characters can change...

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