Tag: Writing
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2023 Awards Eligibility Post
I always find awards eligibility posts a bit weird. You’re an outside chance at best when you’re not based in the US or UK. Especially if you’re published in a subscription mag vs a free-to-read publication. But I published one short story this year, and it’s a bloody good one. BEST SHORT STORY The Black…
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Up the ante! How to raise the stakes in a story
The more the protagonist risks to get what they want, the more satisfying it is when they win. Here’s how to raise the stakes in your story.
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How to format your book manuscript in Google Docs
Are you writing a book in Google Docs? This post will show you how to set up your book professionally in Google Docs.
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La Belle Morte Sans Merci: new horror short story in Midnight Echo
My new Victorian era horror story, La Belle Morte Sans Merci is now out in Midnight Echo, the magazine of the Australasian Horror Writers Association.
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Rampage on the Reef out now!
I am thrilled to see a reprint of my 2018 Aurealis nominated short story, Reef, in the latest anthology from Dead Sea Press. Rampage on the Reef is available now, and proceeds from the sale of the book go to The Shark Trust. 🦈
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How to write a compelling psychological thriller novel
Here’s how aspiring authors can create a compelling psychological thriller that keeps the reader guessing at every turn.