Since November 2009Blog Post: Jane Costello's Writing Tips
Posted on Monday, June 29th, 2009 by LeahJane Costello - author of Bridesmaids and The Nearly-Weds - has updated her website and has put together some important tips for aspiring writers. It’s very helpful and well worth a read if you’re strugging with a novel or even if you’re interested in starting a novel.
1. Ditch the excuses.
I’ve loads of sympathy for anyone who has a house to clean, kids to entertain, a bedroom to decorate, gym membership to use and legs to wax – because, honestly, I’ve been there. Distractions are (still) my biggest enemy. If you want to succeed, either offload them onto a supportive family member or don’t bother with them at all (apart from the kids, obviously!).
2. Read.
Lots of the genre of fiction you want to write and become thoroughly absorbed in it. Moreover, change the way you read; analyse the structure of the story, the characterisation, the dialogue. Take inspiration, but never copy.
Read the rest of the tips here!
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