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A tug on your heartstrings
The Toy Makers by Robert Dinsdale. This was a beautiful read which I highly recommend during the Christmas season. Dinsdale's work takes...
Robyn Weightman
Nov 9, 20201 min read
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How to structure a scene
In this blog we will home in on how to structure a scene in your novel. If you haven't seen my previous blog and video on how to...
Robyn Weightman
Jun 17, 20203 min read
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To Prologue or not to Prologue
Prologues have been a discussion point for reader's and writer's since there have been books to read. Are they needed? Should every book...
Robyn Weightman
May 6, 20205 min read
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Look to the Sea - 100 word writing challenge
I look to the sea and remember. The touch of your hand like the breeze, its roaring waves your voice. Its endless expanse the adventures...
Robyn Weightman
Apr 29, 20201 min read
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Talking Tenses
In this blog we will discuss the various tenses you can use in your writing and the pros and cons of each. The tense you choose can make...
Robyn Weightman
Apr 15, 20204 min read
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An insight you must read.
The Curious Incident of the dog in the night by Mark Haddon. This book is a definite must read due to it's insight into another persons...
Robyn Weightman
Apr 8, 20201 min read
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Diaries of a Travelling Author - Travelling Australia
We spent two months travelling Australia from Tasmania, up the Eastern shore and then up and down the Western Coast. We changed from city...
Robyn Weightman
Mar 18, 20206 min read
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How to create distinct personalities
When writing a book, one of the main things to be wary of is readers getting characters mixed up. This can happen for a variety of...
Robyn Weightman
Feb 29, 20203 min read
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Manon
“How dare he? The sleazy damp cloth,” Manon hissed as she tied her belt, daggers rattling against her thighs. She’d show him. Become...
Robyn Weightman
Jan 29, 20207 min read
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New Year, New Goals
What do you want to achieve this year? And how are you going to do it? New Year is a great time to reset and envisage what your year is...
Robyn Weightman
Jan 15, 20204 min read
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Structuring your novel
One of the most important parts of any novel is its structure. If your novel is structured badly, then there can be sections where the...
Robyn Weightman
Nov 20, 20194 min read
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The Letter
Another of the track and the old station came into view, its rickety wooden beams and rusted seats matching the wild branches of the...
Robyn Weightman
Oct 30, 20199 min read
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On World Building
We've talked about plotting and planning your novel and we've gone into more details on characters. Now it's time to create your world in...
Robyn Weightman
Oct 16, 20192 min read
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Writing Routines
What is a writing routine? A writing routine is a schedule, or routine, that someone sticks too whilst they write. This can be anything...
Robyn Weightman
Jul 17, 20194 min read
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Diaries of a Travelling Author - Woofing around Europe
After teaching in China, I and my partner caught the travel bug. We decided that our next challenge would be Western Europe. At the time...
Robyn Weightman
May 15, 20195 min read
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Should you write that book?
There are many reasons to write a book. So today I will go through the five most common reasons, and whether it is a good enough excuse...
Robyn Weightman
Apr 10, 20193 min read
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Rokka
Sweat trickled down Rokka’s face. It was a rare sunny day in Koros and he was not prepared for it. He wiped his brow and fanned his navy...
Robyn Weightman
Mar 6, 20197 min read
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Hemingway App
Need I say more than what's written in the above photo? ;) The Hemingway App is perfect for editing your own work before passing it along...
Robyn Weightman
Dec 12, 20182 min read
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Writers' Forum Magazine Review
Writers' Forum is a monthly magazine on 'How to write, What to write and Where to sell it.' The magazine I will be reviewing is from...
Robyn Weightman
Nov 28, 201811 min read
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BlobFace
“What is that rubbish?” The woman scoffed. BlobFace looked at the box of cookies in his hand. They were his favourite flavour; chocolate...
Robyn Weightman
Nov 14, 20189 min read
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