June 21st marks the fulfilment of a dream for me. A dream I’ve had since adolescence: to see an original book of mine launched by…
also writing as Peter J Aldin
Category: On Writing
NOTE: This is not an article about politics or about tensions in the Middle East. This is an article about practical linguistics and their (minor)…
I was rather chuffed to be a guest on Episode 30 of Alternate Futures last month. Highly recommend Edwin’s series of author chats. He chooses…
I’d read a couple of chapters of Jonathan E Hernandez’s One Day as a Lion before we met through social media. Instantly , I knew…
If you’re a writer, you’ll know the practice of critiquing other writers’ drafts — and having your own manuscript workshopped. If you’re a reader, you’ll…
Welcome back to my post-series where I reflect on Charlie Jane Anders‘s stellar article (found here) and compare my recent novel Eventide to her main…
A post in which I continue reflecting on the main points in Charlie Jane Anders‘s stellar article (found here), and compare my recent novel Eventide…
Thus begins a series of posts in which I reflect on the main points in Charlie Jane Anders’ excellent world building article (found here). My…
Today’s post comes from good friend and awesome writer, Jason Franks. Jason describes the genesis of a key character in his latest novel (a dark…
Here’s what I think of writer’s block: I don’t. I don’t think of writer’s block. I don’t think about it. I don’t expect it.…