Imposter Syndrome – The Climb #595
Friday 9th October 2020 When I first got my agent I suffered terrible imposter syndrome. I’d submitted to her on a bet. A group of us (many now published names) were lamenting our lack of [...]
The Ruthlessness Of Antagonists – The Climb #594
Thursday 8th October 2020 I’ve been reading some craft things about antagonists and threat that may prove useful in an upcoming project. I want my antagonists to prove a challenge to my protagonist. Sometimes that [...]
The Returning Idea – The Climb #593
Wednesday 7th October 2020 My ideas develop over time and a lot of the time it’s not even conscious. I have an idea for a future book. It’s a strong hook and one I’ve talked [...]
Battle Ground *Minor Spoilers* – The Climb #592
Tuesday 6th October 2020 So I finished Jim Butcher’s Battle Ground tonight. I’m a big fan of the Dresden Files after my friend and writer Stephen Aryan encouraged me to read them. It’s a weird [...]
Urgent And Patient Work – A Work in Progress – The Climb #591
Monday 5th October 2020 I’ve had a minor revelation about myself that whilst not earth shattering and far from concrete. Whilst this idea is still solidifying, I’m coming to the conclusion that there are two [...]