Planning a novel
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Themes in Novel Writing ~4 ~ Gender Inequality
This is part of a series on Themes in Writing Novels, some we chose deliberately, some we develop as the novel unfolds and others we slip into quite by chance, but Themes are certainly worth thinking about for writing the back blurb or book description and for marketing purposes, to find your target audience. What…
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Themes in Novel Writing ~ Theme 3 ~ Racism
RACISM IN NOVEL WRITING If you glance no further than the first few lines of this blog, then I can recommend reading Jodie Picoult’s Small Great Things. Never to be shy of controversy in her writing, Jodie hits racism head on (all types described below). I’ve only read about a quarter of the book so far…
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Themes in Novel Writing ~ Theme 2 ~ Mixed Marriage
If you look back at my introductory post, ‘Themes in Novel Writing’ just over week ago, I looked at why we need to be aware of themes running through our writing. These are usually premeditated, but some creep into our plot unawares. THE THEME WHICH INSPIRED MY NOVEL HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY As I have described…
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“Where there’s life there’s hope, and need of vittles.” ~ JR Tolkein
I love this quote. It is almost a Pooh~ism! As a writer I am always stirred by the generosity of spirit of people I meet in terms of giving time, effort and finances to support those in need. I also find stories of resilience and fortitude of folks heartwarming ~ how people are brought to…
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Noah Enterprise Luton, Bedfordshire ~ Such Great Need and an Inspiration for my novel
NOAH ONE SHOULD BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD The wonderful slogan of Noah Enterprise Soup Kitchen in Luton, Bedfordshire. Many years ago when I was going through a breakdown of my marriage I began to volunteer at Noah Enterprise Soup Kitchen in Luton. What impressed me most about this welfare centre was that it…
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Can you have a pleasant but misguided protagonist in a Murder Mystery?
I read a great deal of crime, although my choice of reading is an eclectic mix, including historical fiction, humour and even romance to a lesser degree. I prefer romance as a part of life rather than per se. Sometimes I find the harsh world in much crime fiction difficult to read; the graphic, gory…