Now I’ve started telling people about my first alternate history thriller coming out in March, one person said, ‘Oh, you’re lucky, you can make up anything!‘
Er, no.
It’s about plausibility. Merriam Webster gives one definition: ‘appearing worthy of belief <the argument was both powerful and plausible>‘. Synonyms include credible, creditable, likely, believable, presumptive, […]
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Yep, it’s an old question, but a good one and here’s my personal take on what makes a good book for me.
A well-paced story, with a clever plot so I’m intrigued about what happens next. A clean and clear style that flows easily. Enough detail to trigger my imagination, one or two small things […]
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How do you make a decision? Whether it’s buying a new pair of shoes, going to law or plunging into a new life in a different country and culture, it’s a complicated question.
First of all, there’s an instinctive reaction to the decision: you see, you want, you say yes. Then your brain kicks in: […]
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As I promised in the previous post, I’ve turned my beady eye to current bestsellers and read through some of the Amazon bestselling rankings reviews. These are some of the words the readers and critics used about them:
The Thread – Victoria Hislop Twin timeline, discovery, history, fast narrative, sense of pace, fresh, intrepid storytelling, […]
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On my Arvon Foundation course in early October, we had a workshop on characterisation led by Mavis Cheek and Paul Sussman. They showed us how well we must get to know our main character(s) if we want to ensure they are fully-developed. Ask them questions!
Here are a few they suggested… 1. What is your […]
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