Reading as a writer: how one cheap trick can ruin a story.
As an admirer of Frankie Boyle’s acerbic comedy style, I was delighted to encounter a paperback copy of his novel “Meantime”, which is...
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carmillavoiez
Sep 19, 20221 min read
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Between September 19th and October 18th, Carmilla Voiez is running a 40% off sale to build her client base. 40% off all editing services...
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carmillavoiez
Oct 14, 20212 min read
October Frights - Day 5 - Problematic themes in horror
As an author, I try to stay abreast of current affairs, and something that has been foregrounded in the book industry this year is...
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carmillavoiez
Jul 3, 20206 min read
My Writing Process
When I started out, eleven years ago, I was a pantster. I started with a blank page and nothing beyond a vague idea I wanted to explore...
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carmillavoiez
Jun 10, 20205 min read
White Privilege and How to Use it, part 3
In this blog post I’d like to offer a brief (and ridiculously simplified) history about why racism exists...
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carmillavoiez
Jun 8, 20206 min read
White Privilege and How To Use it, part 2
We live in a world full of media that centres whiteness as the default and everything else as other...
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carmillavoiez
Jun 7, 20203 min read
White Privilege and How You Can Use it, part 1
Accepting that you experience white privilege on a daily basis isn’t about admitting you’re bad person...
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carmillavoiez
Dec 3, 20188 min read
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Ten – Marketing
In this episode we will look at promotion. I’ll include information about release parties, paid adverts, building connections, book...
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carmillavoiez
Nov 26, 20187 min read
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Nine – Delivery
This episode discusses the relative merits of traditional vs self publishing. I will offer advice on how to find and contact an agent;...
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carmillavoiez
Nov 19, 20185 min read
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Eight – Proofreading
Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel yet? You are almost ready to start sending that manuscript out to agents, or self-publish...
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carmillavoiez
Nov 11, 20186 min read
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Seven – Editing
This might be news to some of you but editing and proofreading are not the same thing. I hear you gasp in surprise, no doubt, but think...
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carmillavoiez
Nov 5, 20187 min read
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Six – The End or Not Really
This week we will be looking at what’s next after you’ve finished your first draft. So you’ve written an entire novel? Wow! You should be...
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carmillavoiez
Oct 29, 20185 min read
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Five – How To Keep Going
This episode of my novel writing guide will look at the dreaded writer’s block. How to keep going when it gets tough. It’s amazing the...
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carmillavoiez
Oct 22, 20188 min read
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Four – Style
There are many aspects of style (sometimes called voice) including perspective, language, tenses and chapter lengths. The fascinating...
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carmillavoiez
Oct 15, 20187 min read
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Three – Content and Themes
Just as there is no one way to start your novel, there is also no one way to write your novel. It is your story and how you tell it and...
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carmillavoiez
Oct 8, 20187 min read
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part Two – The Blank Page
Being faced with a blank page is either the most exciting or one of the most intimidating experiences a writer can have. Often it is a...
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carmillavoiez
Oct 4, 20183 min read
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel, Part One – Introduction
Whether you are starting a new novel, thinking about writing a novel, or stuck half way through the process, this series of articles is...
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carmillavoiez
Mar 21, 20185 min read
Writing Horror While Trying to Avoid Stereotypes
It’s not as easy as it sounds. While tropes, clichés and stereotypes might be easy to spot in others work, they can become embedded in...
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carmillavoiez
Mar 28, 20173 min read
How to create a graphic novel
My first graphic novel, Starblood, came out May 29th 2016. For those who are interested in the process I will describe what Anna and I...
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