The First Bit of Writing Advice I Ever Received

Far back in the mists of time (2007, when I was fifteen) I was absolutely convinced that I was a creative genius and the most naturally gifted writer that didn’t need to do redrafts. (Here I am now, chuckling wryly in the background). Though I should have been concentrating on doing coursework and revising forContinue reading “The First Bit of Writing Advice I Ever Received”

Update: Reading, Reviews, and the Ethics of AI

What has been going on over the past few weeks? In my capacity as main editor (and sole editor, though it hasn’t anything to do with flatfish) of Once Upon A Crocodile e-zine, I have been reading and writing reviews of people’s books (usually anthologies, though I am open to novels / novellas too). UnlikeContinue reading “Update: Reading, Reviews, and the Ethics of AI”

Finding Your Place

Work on the world maps is underway! To start with I have been developing a map for the island of Ossyan using MapHub, which is a free, easy-to-use website. It always gives you real-world maps to work with though, so I’m having to utilise a map of the Wash in England and stick new placeContinue reading “Finding Your Place”