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Longer pieces on writing, making things, and the odd obsession.

3 Notebooks Every Writer Needs

I'm almost all digital these days but there are 3 physical notebooks I can't live without.

Writing Advice · 28 days ago

The Underrated Genius of Raymond Chandler

There's no-one like Raymond Chandler and he doesn't get the credit he deserves

Writing Analysis · 1 month ago

Why One Piece is a Masterclass in Fantasy Worldbuilding

There are a lot of things fantasy and speculative fiction writers can learn from One Piece.

Writing Analysis · 5 months ago

The Rise and Fall of NaNoWriMo

NaNoWriMo had an unprecedented rise and a spectacular fall. Here's a brief outline of it's history and challenges.

Retrospective · 6 months ago

Alchemised — Kinky Fan-Fiction Disguised as Literary Fantasy

On the copyright implications of fan-fiction, the enrichment of J.K. Rowling, and the elevation of porn into literature.

Rant · 6 months ago

An Open Letter to Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazines

These magazines have been too complacent for too long. The readers are out there, they need to do better at finding them.

Essay · 6 months ago

Can Trigger Warnings go Away Now?

It feels like tides are shifting. And whilst I'm well aware online literary circles will take the longest to catch up, I can at least try and nudge it along.

Rant · 6 months ago