Counting Words

When I write freelance, I usually have to work to a word count, especially for printed material. Copy is usually the last thing to be added to the page – the design and layout are already set before my words are added, so it can’t be re-worked if I decide I need to write fiftyContinue reading “Counting Words”

The Perils Of Being A Pantser

I’ve said this before – I am a Pantser. When I start writing I have an idea, maybe a couple of characters and an end point but not much idea of what happens in between. But off I go anyway, letting the story pull me forward, sometimes finding what the characters choose to do orContinue reading “The Perils Of Being A Pantser”

Over The Hills and Far Away

I am taking a little break from blogging. Just for a few days. A trip to the mountains beckons, and with it some time to refresh and renew. Also, No Quarter, the second book in the Ambeth series, needs a nice solid edit so I’ll be venturing into the woods again, working through what happensContinue reading “Over The Hills and Far Away”