2. Read widely and often to find inspiration for your own writing style. Never copy someone else's style, but learn from other writers to figure out what you like.
3. Tailor your voice to what you're writing. A contemporary thriller written as ancient Greek sophist probably won't work. But there are no rules and you never know until you try...
4. Don't try to please everyone. Your writing should reflect your own personality or the personality of your work. Read your work aloud and listen to the flow and rhythm. Does it sound right to you?
9. Write regularly. Practice makes perfect, and the more you write, the more your writing voice will develop. Set aside regular time to write, even if it's just for a few minutes a day.
10. Be patient. Finding your writing voice takes time. Be persistent and keep writing, and eventually, your voice will emerge. Writing is a journey of self-discovery. Embrace the process and trust that you will find your voice along the way.
CREATING CHARACTERS - Ten tips for writers who want great characters.
1. Characters are the heart of your story. Take time to get to know them as if they were real people. Where did they come from? What motivates them? What do they want? What do they need?
2. Make your characters memorable and different. You can do this by giving your character a distinctive:
*backstory
*speech pattern
*motivation
*responses
*behaviour
*personality
*perspective.
3. How many perfect people do you know? Don't be afraid to make your characters flawed. Perfection can be dull. Give your characters imperfections that make them relatable and interesting.
WHITE FIRE, the third book in the action-packed Scott Pearce series, publishes in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand in August, and the first two books, BLACK 13 and RED WOLVES, are getting exciting reissues.
1. Write what you know. Reach into your past for inspiration. Use personal experiences and emotions to create relatable characters and compelling storylines.
2. Explore your passions and interests to find inspiration for your novel. Think badminton is run of the mill? Think again. Your local sports club might contain someone who inspires the hero or villain of your next book. #writingtips#creativity
3. Observe the world around you – read the news, trawl the Internet, pay attention to the stories unfolding before you. Scratch beneath the surface and try to figure out how and why things happen, and why people respond in certain ways. #writingtips#ideas