Creative, curious writing
The art of writing fiction about writing fiction. Yeah I know! Wikipedia says that 'metafiction is a form of fiction that emphasises its own narrative structure in a way that continually reminds the audience that they are reading or viewing a fictional work. ' If there's a wikipedia page on Wikipedia, would that be classed as metafiction?... Continue Reading →
The tone of a novel or story can make or break it. But what is it? And more importantly, how can you get it right? An author's chosen style defines the mood and pace of the story creating the ebb and flow that carries the reader through the narrative. It forms the contract of engagement... Continue Reading →
Are you a maximalist or a minimalist? As part of the MA in creative writing, we were asked to consider our style and how it impacts our writing and also our reading. At one end of the scale you have the lush maximalism of Delia Owens 'When the Crawdads Sing' (Penguin, 2020) that draws you... Continue Reading →
The Curious Wordsmith 