Finding a plot hole is a tough thing. As a writer, I’m as close to my work as anyone could possibly get. I mean… I wrote it. When you’re really close to something, it’s often hard to see problems with it. The recent advent of International Women’s Day got me thinking about what I write about, and more specifically who I write about. And I […]
Friday Focus: Three Lessons in Pacing from J. K. Rowling & Harry Potter.
There are many aspects to J. K. Rowling’s writing that I could focus on today; from her amazing ability to weave a story, through to her colourful, intricate characters. This week, though, I’ve decided to focus on three of the ways Rowling keeps the pacing of the Harry Potter series lively. She moves between scenes effortlessly: Rowling isn’t afraid to jump forward in time a long distance, and […]
