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  • The Editing Iceberg

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    The Editing Iceberg

    If you’ve ever written a story you’ll know how important editing is to the process. Without it (unless you’re some sort of alien genius) your story will be flabby or…

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  • Sorrowline featured in Guardian Top 10 list

    I was thrilled to read that my first novel, Sorrowline, was mentioned in Rhian Ivory’s top 10 books set in the past and the present article for the Guardian. Here’s what…

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  • Writing & Stuff #02

    The second edition of Writing & Stuff is now live on YouTube for your pleasure, affection and scorn. This time I talk about character and how sometimes you need to…

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  • Writing & Stuff #01

    I’m trying out a new YouTube series of videos called Writing & Stuff. It’s a regular(ish) series covering my writing process, what I’ve been up to and what I’m reading.…

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  • CGI strain

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    CGI strain

    Have you ever been in a cinema, watching the destruction of a city, and found yourself being bored? It’s an odd sensation. There’s so much to see in front of…

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