How to Know What to Write Next
Are you writing what you should be writing? I don’t know about you, but I’m always getting distracted by new and shiny projects. I remember… Read More »How to Know What to Write Next
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All of the articles on Write with Phil about the craft of writing. Better writing includes my advice on how to write, what to write and when to write, as well as musings on writing as a hobby, a craft and a career.
My creative lockdown
Before you read this – I am not complaining. Many people suffered more than me in the last few months. I come from a privileged… Read More »My creative lockdown
What does the pram in the hall mean for writers?
I was watching an episode of the excellent Inside Number 9 called The Riddle of the Sphinx (British licence fee payers can check out the… Read More »What does the pram in the hall mean for writers?
Creative story planning
This month, I have an update on general life and personal writing, followed by a quick discussion on creative story planning, and why it’s blowing… Read More »Creative story planning
Introducing characters
This month I’m trialing a new format for blog posts. Inspired by podcasts (notably the Dead Robot’s Society) I’m going to start with a little… Read More »Introducing characters
In defence of the content creator
Would you ever describe yourself as a content creator? I dabble in a number of different formats, and in a number of different mediums, creating… Read More »In defence of the content creator
What to think about when writing a personal story
What happens if you tell a good story, or a bad one? For most stories, the quality of the story will translate into readership –… Read More »What to think about when writing a personal story
Tony R Cox: How to use police titles (and weapons) in your writing
This week there’s another guest post on Write with Phil. Tony R Cox (you may remember him from this interview) asked me if he could… Read More »Tony R Cox: How to use police titles (and weapons) in your writing
Guest post: Tips on Overcoming Writer’s Block
This week’s post is a guest post from the good people over at Freewrite, all about overcoming writer’s block. I’ve not sampled the Freewrite typewriter,… Read More »Guest post: Tips on Overcoming Writer’s Block
Once a writer, always a writer
As those of you who have been following the blog are aware, I’ve recently completed a draft of my latest book, False Sanctuary. It’s currently… Read More »Once a writer, always a writer