Something I've been asked recently is how to actually come up with ideas for the scenes in your book. Lots of us start off with this tiny seed of an idea, and go on to flesh it out with some main characters and a basic plot.

WRITING FICTION, ALL WRITINGRosie O'NeillDecember 4, 2019outlining, planning, plotting, plot, novel, nanowrimo, national novel writing month, scene ideas, genre, how to write a book, author life, author tips, writing a bookComment

Why you should outline your novel

I make a plan for just about every piece of writing I do. For a blog post, it's often just a series of bullet pointed notes or a few key headings to direct my writing, but for a full novel it's a much more in depth outline of the plot and characters.

WRITING FICTION, ALL WRITINGRosie O'NeillNovember 20, 2019outlining, plotting, novel writing, nanowrimo, national novel writing month, planning, creative writing, write a book, plot your novel, author tips, business tipsComment

Four tips for winning NaNoWriMo

30 days of writing, 50,000 words - impossible? It does sound totally overwhelming, but taking part in NaNoWriMo is one of the fastest ways to go from 0 words to a finished first draft.

WRITING FICTION, ALL WRITINGRosie O'NeillNovember 6, 2019novel writing, nanowrimo, national novel writing month, overwhelm, planning, plotting, outlining, priorities, creative energy Comments

Four simple things to do before you start writing a book

Writing a book is a pretty big undertaking, and as a project it brings up all sorts of worries, doubts and questions before we even type that first line. Do we have a good enough idea?

ALL WRITING, WRITING FICTIONRosie O'NeillNovember 1, 2019preparation, planning, goal setting, overwhelm, organisation, accountability, motivation, novel writingComment

How to break a big writing project down

Long term writing projects (like a novel, or even a collection of short stories or essays) can be very daunting before we take that leap and actually make a start. Like looking up at a mountain when you’re stood at the bottom, all you can see is the sheer scale of the work before you.

ALL WRITING, FREELANCING, WRITING FICTIONRosie O'NeillAugust 30, 2019writing, writing tips, practical writing tips, novel writing, planning, productivity, consistency, sustainabilityComment

DESIGNING A ROUTINE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR CREATIVITY.

Lots of us feel trapped or stifled when we impose a sense of structure or routine on our days. Maybe it's the inner rebel in us, the feeling that we just don't like being told what to do and when (even when we're the ones telling ourselves). But good routines, with good habits, can be hugely beneficial in building a lifestyle that allows the time and energy we need to be creative.

ALL WRITING, CREATIVE LIFESTYLE, FREELANCINGRosie O'NeillJuly 25, 2019routine, Productivity, planning, habits, the creative process, wellbeing, energy, creative energyComment

HOW TO USE REFLECTION AS A WEEKLY PLANNING TOOL.

When it comes to planning for a creative project - whether that's working towards a specific goal or more simply setting aside that time to hone your craft - putting in place a very strict structure can sometimes work against you.

It can leave you feeling stifled and frustrated, send you off course without realising and even deepen an impending period of creative block.

CREATIVE LIFESTYLE, FREELANCINGRosie O'NeillJuly 3, 2019planning, Productivity, creative process, reflection, goal setting, intentional living, journalingComment

WHY A CHANGE IS (NEARLY) AS GOOD AS A REST.

It's not always easy to tell if we need a break. With all the guilt and doubt that often surrounds taking time away from our creative passions or creative businesses, it's hardly surprising that the issue of time off is one that often feels a little loaded. Sometimes, or course, we simply can't take a break. We have income to make, clients to serve, deadlines (self imposed or otherwise) to meet.

ALL WRITING, CREATIVE LIFESTYLE, FREELANCINGRosie O'NeillMay 8, 2019routine, habits, habit building, creative energy, creative projects, planning, intentional living, intuitionComment

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