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Patrick Ness' writing tips 6: Freedom from Tyranny
by Patrick NessSo, how's the writing going? Flowing like the Thames? Yes? No, maybe not. I've laid out lots of tips so far about starting, but perhaps you've started and are struggling a bit. Maybe you don't know where to go, maybe... -
Patrick Ness' writing tips 7: It Talks!
by Patrick NessHow does your book sound? No, really. If it was talking aloud, how would it sound? Queen's English? Northeast accent? Chirpy and fun? Confidently invisible? I want you to consider this: Every book has a voice. Every single one. Even... -
Patrick Ness' writing tips 5: On finding time to write
by Patrick NessThe decision is yours It’s a problem every writer faces, new writers more than most. Finding time to write. Now, I’m going to begin this set of tips with a slightly provocative (not in that way) joke: A mother... -
Patrick Ness' writing tips 4: Compare and Despair
by Patrick NessYou're a singer, you're not a song So things are going well. You're taking my advice (or that portion of which is relevant to you, could be lots, could be none, I don't mind) and are busy as a bee... -
Patrick Ness' writing tips 3: On When to Read
by Patrick NessOn being read So, you've gathered together enough ideas and set out a rhythm you're comfortable with. And you've focused on what your strengths are and are playing to them in your daily* writing, correct? Which means that by now,... -
Patrick Ness' writing tips 2: Laying out a structure
by Patrick NessIf you build it, they might read ... This set of tips is inspired by a 15-year-old writer who emailed me to ask, quite seriously, how long a chapter is supposed to be. I totally understand the anxiety behind... -
Patrick Ness' Writing Tips 1: Getting Started
by Patrick NessSo you're ready to begin. Are you sure? Here are a few things to ask yourself before you start: Do I have enough ideas? Novels, even short stories, eat ideas like forest fires eat trees. If...
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