No fiction is created in a vacuum; at the core of all writers is a jumble of thoughts, experiences, beliefs, emotions and lots of odds and ends, all waiting to be tapped and then assembled to form story. Every one of my novels, whether it’s a humorous children’s story about a truck-driving grandmother or a … Continue reading
The term ‘creative nonfiction’ is an often contested one. Before you discern what creative nonfiction isn’t, Kim Mahood gives us some straight talking: detailing what creative nonfiction is, what it has been, and where its parameters lie. Kim’s creative nonfiction Masterclass is running this July. Places are still available, but bookings are essential. THE TERM … Continue reading
When it comes to research, many of us – and let’s be honest here – will go to Google for answers. We’re guilty of this, there’s no shame; Google is a quick and easy source for information, but it’s not always reliable. When it comes to researching historical fiction and non-fiction the ACT is full … Continue reading
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