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Author Archives: Kim Frieacre

Editing on a budget: Acres of Ink Bookshop

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Want to develop your novel but can’t afford an editor? These Develop-It-Yourself Writing Workbooks might be the answer!

Posted byKim FrieacreOctober 1, 2020October 1, 2020Posted inAdmin, Editing & Redrafting, EventsTags:editing, Featured, Writing, Writing AdviceLeave a comment on Editing on a budget: Acres of Ink Bookshop

October’s Opening Chapters Writing Competition

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Who’s up for a writing competition? Submit 1,500 words of your opening chapter for a chance to win a full developmental edit! All genres and demographics are welcome.

Posted byKim FrieacreSeptember 23, 2020October 1, 2020Posted inEventsLeave a comment on October’s Opening Chapters Writing Competition

Picking Up a Pen (Post-Pandemic)

2020 has sucked so far and the world, understandably, ground to a halt. However, if you feel like picking up a pen again, here’s how to shake off those post-pandemic blues.

Posted byKim FrieacreJune 30, 2020April 10, 2021Posted inMaking ProgressTags:Featured, Fiction, Writing, Writing AdviceLeave a comment on Picking Up a Pen (Post-Pandemic)

10 book-themed events for March 2020

It’s Spring! Although the weather outside is still cold and generally unpleasant, March is the perfect time to rejoin the outside world. If you’re looking for fun literary or writing activities, here are 10 book-themed events to enjoy this month.

Posted byKim FrieacreMarch 3, 2020March 10, 2020Posted inEventsTags:Book festival, Books, Featured, Literature, Reading, WritingLeave a comment on 10 book-themed events for March 2020

How to write a novel in 30 days

How to write a novel in 30 days: The NaNoWriMo challenge encourages regular writing habits and teaches writers how to meet deadlines. Let’s win it!

Posted byKim FrieacreOctober 31, 2019November 1, 2019Posted inMaking ProgressTags:Featured, Fiction, NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, Writing Advice, Writing ToolsLeave a comment on How to write a novel in 30 days

It’s a Kind of Magic: Where does magic come from?

It’s a Kind of Magic is an ongoing blog series about how to create a realistic magic system for your fantasy novel. This first article asks the question: where does magic come from?

Posted byKim FrieacreOctober 13, 2019March 30, 2020Posted inWorld BuildingTags:Fantasy, Featured, Fiction, World Building, Writing, Writing AdviceLeave a comment on It’s a Kind of Magic: Where does magic come from?

5 Traits of a Great Middle Grade Villain

From You-Know-Who to Mrs Coulter and her golden monkey, all great Middle Grade villains share traits that make them memorable. Here are 5 of them.

Posted byKim FrieacreSeptember 29, 2019March 30, 2020Posted inCharacter DevelopmentTags:Children's Literature, Featured, Fiction, Villains, Writing, Writing AdviceLeave a comment on 5 Traits of a Great Middle Grade Villain

How to Write Bisexual Characters

There are many myths about bisexuality, which can cause misrepresentation in books and other media. To combat this, today’s ‘Writing Right’ blog is all about How to Write Bisexual Characters.

Posted byKim FrieacreSeptember 22, 2019March 29, 2020Posted inWriting RightTags:Bi Visibility Day, Bisexuality, Bisexuals, Celebrate Bisexuality Day, Featured, LGBTQ+, Writing, Writing AdviceLeave a comment on How to Write Bisexual Characters

The 3 Pillars of Writing Great Characters

Hemingway once said “…a writer should create living people, not characters.” Use the “3 Pillars of Writing Great Characters” method to do just that!

Posted byKim FrieacreSeptember 17, 2019March 29, 2020Posted inCharacter DevelopmentTags:Featured, Fiction, Heroes, Supporting Characters, Villains, Writing, Writing AdviceLeave a comment on The 3 Pillars of Writing Great Characters

5 Reasons Why All Writers Should Go Outside

Writing can mean long hours alone, talking only to your characters. Yet, to write truly great fiction, writers should go outside. Here’s why.

Posted byKim FrieacreSeptember 9, 2019March 29, 2020Posted inWorld BuildingTags:Featured, Inspiration, World Building, Writing, Writing AdviceLeave a comment on 5 Reasons Why All Writers Should Go Outside

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