The Secret Lives of Melissa Powell - work in progress
Melissa was a celebrity long before Wanda started working at Witchwood. Her name had graced the front pages of national newspapers. She’d...
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- Feb 12, 2019
- 1 min
Buzzsaw and Writer Imperfect
I've been exhausted all day after a late night chat on Writer Imperfect. It was worth it though and you can watch the results here. It's...
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carmillavoiez
- Feb 11, 2019
- 2 min
Ribbons, progress and excerpt
This week I am busy editing Ribbons. At 70k it's shorter than the others and I keep hoping to find a thread (or ribbon) that I can tug on...
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carmillavoiez
- Dec 20, 2018
- 3 min
Writing patterns and processes and a blurb for Ribbons
Writing a book or a series of books is a strange business. Each time the same pattern emerges. Stage one - the original idea seems so...
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carmillavoiez
- Dec 7, 2018
- 5 min
Starblood Release Week Blog Hop
Firstly Carmilla would like to thank every friend and supporter who is helping share the news of the relaunch of the Starblood series. On...
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carmillavoiez
- Dec 3, 2018
- 8 min
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, 2018
- 7 min
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, 2018
- 5 min
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, 2018
- 6 min
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, 2018
- 7 min
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, 2018
- 5 min
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, 2018
- 8 min
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, 2018
- 7 min
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, 2018
- 7 min
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, 2018
- 3 min
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
- Sep 25, 2018
- 7 min
Ribbons, Freya's story continues
Beware this blog post contains spoilers for anyone who has not yet read the Starblood trilogy, soon to be known as the first three books...
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carmillavoiez
- Jul 16, 2018
- 4 min
WIP - The Secret Lives of Melissa Powell
Work in progress - my new novel "The Secret Lives of Melissa Powell". Excerpt from first draft. The Secret Lives of Melissa Powell...
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carmillavoiez
- May 16, 2018
- 6 min
The Secret Lives of Melissa Powell
I came to a halt, a full stop, a period of rest, while writing "Venus Virus". Another project started demanding my attention. Without...
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carmillavoiez
- Apr 17, 2018
- 3 min
Reading as a Writer
In order to write well, one needs to read. The pressure on writers to produce a huge back catalogue if they are to have any chance to...
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carmillavoiez
- Feb 16, 2018
- 3 min
Brief thoughts on "What I Talk About When I Talk About Running" by Haruki Murakami
After finishing Philip Pullman’s book about writing I returned to Haruki Murakami’s. Either I misremember picking up this book and...
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