Creative writing is where control loosens and instinct takes over—where ideas are shaped through voice, tension, and rhythm rather than rules alone. These posts explore the craft of storytelling, from first spark to final line, and the decisions that turn imagination into something that feels real.
Money, glamour and murder begin gathering around a Raby Bay canal home and a sixty-foot catamaran. Michael imagines the woman who might command it: a beautiful doctor, skilled sailor and fertility specialist with secrets. Felicity Snow has not quite arrived, but the first unsettling pieces of her character are forming.
Moreton Bay: Glamour, Catamaran Sailing, and Dark Secrets in Raby Bay Read More »
Windows, doors and rain are more than scenery in SEETHINGS. Each marks a change in character, tension or perception, building quietly until a sliding glass door shatters. Michael Forman explains how repeated imagery, careful rewriting and atmospheric pressure transformed ordinary objects into active parts of his dark psychological thriller narrative.
Metaphorical Writing Devices Used in SEETHINGS Read More »
Before SEETHINGS had a name, it wore several others while I rewrote the manuscript, tested cover designs, and listened to readers. This old announcement takes me back to the moment everything finally clicked together: the title, the cover, and the nervous joy of publishing a story entirely on my own.
When SEETHINGS Finally Found Its Name Read More »
Anger demands action, but writers can make better use of it. Save the clenched jaw, cruel thought and flash of primitive justice. Distil those sensations into characters, motives and psychological tension. On the page, frustration becomes more than an emotion. It becomes fuel for fiction that knows where darkness hides.
How to Save Your Anger and Frustration—Then Turn Them into Dark Fiction Read More »
Female narcissists exist, but they do not always resemble the loud, boastful stereotype typically associated with men. Some manipulate through sympathy, insecurity, selective empathy and quiet control. Recognising that darkness in real life raises another uncomfortable question: what happens when such a woman enters the morally unstable world of SEETHINGS?
Do Female Narcissists Exist—and Why Are They Harder to Recognise? Read More »
Long before SEETHINGS, I stepped onto the stage as Fagin in PRIMA’s production of Oliver! Two contemporary reviews remembered the singing, dancing, costumes and chaos—and kindly named me among the show’s highlights. Here’s a nostalgic glimpse at one unforgettable community-theatre production and the colourful cast who brought it alive.
PRIMA’s Oliver! Musical Production: Review and Highlights Read More »
A compelling thriller should feel like forbidden chocolate: sweet enough to tempt, dark enough to disturb and impossible to put down. Michael Forman explains how moral ambiguity, persuasive villains, earned twists and unresolved endings can turn a familiar plot into something deliciously dangerous that readers cannot resist or forget afterward.
Sweet, Dark and Deadly: The Chocolate Recipe for a Thriller Plot Read More »
The content highlights the difficulty of staying anonymous online and provides tips for doing so, emphasizing the importance of privacy. It also touches on the darker side of anonymity and its potential for misuse. The writer claims to use these techniques to remain hidden, illustrating the potential dangers of online anonymity.
How Anonymous Are You Online? Angelwanderer Is Watching Read More »
Photographer Mitchell writes to Sarah, the muse who has transformed his art and captured his heart. Torn between desire and loyalty to his wife, Samantha, he finally chooses love, knowing his decision will cause pain. He asks Sarah to leave their hidden lives behind and face an uncertain future together.
My Dearest Sarah: A Secret Love Note To My Muse Read More »
On 9 February 2024, I began writing a post every day. Nine hundred and nineteen writing days later, the habit has reshaped my author site. New articles joined carefully refreshed older work, while irrelevant pieces disappeared. This is what daily blogging taught me about discipline, editing, purpose and connected writing.
Writing a Blog Post a Day: What 919 Consecutive Days of Blogging Taught Me Read More »