I’m alive! It’s been noted that I don’t post much on here, and that’s for two reasons: I’m not a very ‘public’ person, and I don’t think I have enough useful insights into writing to share consistently. You may agree or disagree with the sentiment as much as you like, but I’ll leave that toContinue reading “A New Direction”
Tag Archives: Writing
Shelve it for later
I haven’t posted much recently, but I wanted to write this because I think there’s an aspect to all creativity that’s rarely talked about, and that’s giving yourself room to grow—making mistakes! Recently I’ve seen a lot of people I know take up new hobbies, with most of my friends choosing writing. That excites me.Continue reading “Shelve it for later”
2021 Roundup
2021 Roundup It’s been one heck of a year! I’ve been quiet recently, both on here and on my social media platforms, and I think it’s about time I gave an update on my work. Books Heritage As some of you will know, The Heritage Saga is my primary work — the first thing IContinue reading “2021 Roundup”
Background Characters: Sharing the Love
How to make the most of even the most minor character.
Social… Media
My experience of social media platforms, and how we can each learn from it.
The Best Kind of Feedback
Giving the best feedback you can — within reason!
Slow-Roasted Humour: Three Ways
Using humour to elevate your story.
World-building: Full Immersion!
My guide to immersive world-building.
Turd tanks and the ugly Hester
Mortal Engines – Philip Reeve: my take on this book.
An update to Blank…
An update on my current work of speculative fcition, Blank.
C.B. Powell writer 