Scribe’s Writing Desk

How to Plot Your Novel

I’ve been plotting novels and short stories for some years now, but that doesn’t mean I think I know everything that needs to be known on the subject. Because of this, I continually borrow books from the library, or purchase them if they are being sold at the right price, to ensure I’m not […]

Posted by: Scribe on Tuesday, 12 Jun 2007

BBC - Get Writing

Struggling Writer is always supplying his readers with great links, so I wasn’t surprised when I saw this one - BBC - Get Writing.
There are informative courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced writers in the Mini-Courses section. Also, if you browse The Craft, you’ll find heaps of helpful articles on all aspects of writing…including […]

Posted by: Scribe on Friday, 2 Feb 2007

Imagery in Writing

Stephen King’s article, Imagery and the Third Eye, is an excellent reminder that we must describe enough for the reader to “see” a picture in their mind.
I’ve always believed that we shouldn’t describe everything. It’s never bothered me if a reader sees something different to what I saw when I wrote the story, as […]

Posted by: Scribe on Monday, 6 Feb 2006

Writing a Novel

Writing a novel is not an easy thing to do. You have put time and effort into your planning stages and built your character profiles, now it’s time to… write! Remembering what was said in Beginnings and Endings, let’s take a look at the middle.

Constructing a Scene
Every scene in a story has both a verbal […]

Posted by: Scribe on Friday, 3 Dec 2004

Building a Fantasy World

It’s your story so why not create your own world.
Personally, the thing I especially like about writing fantasy novels is the opportunity to create my own world. The people and the place can be exactly how I want them to be because it is a fantasy world, I don’t have to follow rules. The world, […]

Posted by: Scribe on Tuesday, 16 Nov 2004

World Building Questions

Here are some questions to help you get started:
Where will the story take place? Will it be a magical world? Will there be demons, witches, ogres, made up animals?
How much ground will the story cover? Will you need to draw a map to keep things in perspective? How long will it take to travel to […]

Posted by: Scribe on Tuesday, 16 Nov 2004

You Want to Write

Why do you want to write? Is it to escape the world in which you live, to entertain other people, because you want to see your name on a shelf in a bookshop or simply because you enjoy the craft. Whatever the reason, if you want to write… write! However, take the time to work […]

Posted by: Scribe on Tuesday, 2 Nov 2004