For Writers
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I love talking about writing and, over the years, I've had plenty of help and encouragement from friendly writers who have taken the trouble to write about their craft, speak at the conferences and talk to me when I met them face to face. I can't thank them all personally so I've decided to follow their example by passing on the knowledge I've learned during my career.
Plots and Plotting: a guide to creating stories that work
A straightforward, jargon-free book to help you create strong stories that keep readers turning the pages.
Available as an ebook and in print.
Writing For Children
There's no cover picture for this book yet because I'm still writing it. It's going to be useful for beginners and more experienced writers with sections looking specifically at picture books, chapter books, longer novels, educational books, non-fiction and scriptwriting. I'll also be covering the actual process of writing with sections on creating dialolgue, making scenes work, handling transitions, choosing viewpoint and naming characters. If there are any topics you'd particular like me to include or questions you'd like me to answer, please let me know via my contact page.