Why judging competitions is a great lesson in writing

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For the past couple of weeks, I found myself slumped between writing projects, staring at a blank screen with not a creative thought in sight. Not because I had no idea what to start next – inspiration for a new series has plagued me relentlessly for the past six months …

How To Slip Inside Your Character’s Mind by Michelle Somers

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There are so many things to love about being a writer. For me, one in particular stands out. Analysing people. I love delving into the why’s and wherefore’s. Who are they? Where have they come from? Why do they do what they do? All in the name of research, of …