It’s October 2019. I’m applying to university. I’m filled with anticipation, excitement, and no shortage of nerves. A few weeks later, I receive a response—I’ve been offered a place at university. A bunch of nerves subside, and even more anticipation and excitement fills their … [Read more...] about From tighter prose to cooler novel openings: More Awesome Writing Lessons I Learned in 2020
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3 Awesome Writing Lessons I Learned in 2020
In a box somewhere there’s a stack of pencil-written pages bearing my first story. I was eleven or twelve, I was enchanted with The Chronicles of Narnia, and I wanted to write my own fantasy. Child protagonist—check! Aslan-style mentor—check! Magic trees—check! My own Narnia … [Read more...] about 3 Awesome Writing Lessons I Learned in 2020