Ever seen pictures of people in top hats and ball gowns toting big complicated brass guns and wearing strange goggles that look like they can see into the future? Chances are you've encountered a bit of steampunk. But what is steampunk, I hear you ask? Well... Steampunk is a cross between science fiction and alternate …
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National Author Day – Year 1
Writing can be a lonely old business, with little cause for celebration - especially for us self-published authors - so when I found out that the first of November was National Author Day, I thought it was time to do something about that. But what, you ask? Since moving to Leeds I've been very aware …
The Town That Never Was
The Town That Never Was is a steampunk weekend run by the same group that do The Asylum steampunk festival. Held at Blists Hill Museum in the Iron Bridge Gorge it's a lot of fun, with all kinds of exhibitions and events, as well as loads of people dressing up in their finest steampunk outfits …
How To Take Feedback Like A Champ
The hardest part of any creative endeavour, after finding the courage to show it to someone, is being brave enough to hear what they think of it. Not all readers are created equal, and sometimes their thoughts or "suggestions" can sting a little. With that in mind, here are my suggestions on how to take …
Lessons I’ve Learnt From Book Two
I recently finished writing my next book, The Dragonfly Delivery Company. It's a sequel, which is not something I've ever written before. Sure, I've had ideas for trilogies and series in the past, but I've never actually written one, which made writing The Dragonfly Delivery Company something of a unique experience. As such there are …
Asking Authors Awkward Questions, with Tiffany Christina Lewis
Ever wondered what authors talk about behind closed doors? What about themselves and their work makes them cringe? What secret sins they whisper of in the dark? Well wonder no more! Asking Authors Awkward Questions is a new series where I ask some of my author friends the sorts of questions you don't get asked …
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What Are The Three Types Of Writing?
Three types of writing? What on earth are you on about, Keith. Surely there are more than that. Hell, I can think of half a dozen genres off the top of my head. How can there be just three? Have you gone you crazy or something! Okay, this is going to get a little fuzzy, …
My Top Writing Tips
I'm not a writing expert, but I have been at it since I was eight years old, I study the art of writing constantly, I've completed three novels (one published), and I've tried more ways to plan and write than you can shake a stick at, so I flatter myself that I know a thing …
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