creative-writing
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Why I love … realistic dialogue
Many authors say that creating good dialogue is one of the hardest things about writing. Stephen King had this to say in ‘How to Write’ in The Guardian (taken from his fantastic book On Writing, Scribner, 2000): “It’s dialogue that gives your cast their voices, and is crucial in defining their characters – only what… Continue reading
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Why I love … finding a writer with a backlist
I’m one of those readers who has a tremor of trepidation every time I pick up a book by an author I haven’t read before. It feels risky, like I’m taking a leap of faith based on someone else’s opinion, or a cover quote, or a passing reference. And let’s be honest, whether someone likes… Continue reading
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Why I love … the AWC’s Furious Fiction competition
How do I love thee, Australian Writers’ Centre Furious Fiction competition? Let me count the ways. On the first Friday of every month, I count down to 5pm like I’m waiting for a text from a crush. That sly little Australian Writers’ Centre email comes in bang on-time, asking so little, and yet so much.… Continue reading