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.
Most people don’t read anymore—they scroll. This piece explores the quiet divide between distraction and attention, and why those who still choose to read experience the internet differently. If you’ve ever stayed longer than expected on a page, this was written for you.
RSS People: The Last Of The Serious Readers Read More »
Explore the elusive “paper orgasm”—that rare moment when writing shifts from effort to flow. This piece captures the quiet build, the creative surge, and the satisfying release every writer chases, but few can explain. For those who’ve felt it, and those still searching, this is the moment defined.
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Writers flood social media with noise, but every word shapes perception. This post explores how careless tweets damage credibility, why readers silently disengage, and how authors can sharpen their voice online. If words are your craft, even a tweet must earn attention—or risk losing it entirely.
Is X (formerly Twitter) More Noise than a Useful Connection? Read More »
Behind every successful site is invisible work. Discover how internal linking, tag refinement, and removing dead links reshape SEO, strengthen structure, and connect the right readers to your content without changing what they see.
Broken Links and Aligning My Site for a More Intimate Browsing Experience Read More »
It’s been a long time coming, but Forman is well on the way to becoming the latest Koontz. If you haven’t read his style of hard-hitting dark fiction, check it out now. It’s an intense, well-crafted approach to dark thriller writing. You won’t be disappointed. Title: SEETHINGSAuthor: Michael Forman SEETHINGS, a dark fiction novel penned
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There are fair and good reasons why a book’s title matters to a book’s success. Choosing the right one may be the make or break for any book’s future. It all comes down to reader psychology.
Considering What A Book’s Title Should Be Before Publishing It Read More »
I’ve had a wonderful time recording audio excerpts of my novel SEETHINGS and placing them on the Internet (Spotify) for your ears to enjoy. It’s been a long time since I first added audio to the Internet. In the beginning, I messed around with Soundcloud – many years ago. A friend put me onto it
SoundCloud For Podcasting? What about Apple or Spotify? Read More »
You’re a writer. There are a gazillion ways to arrange letters and words to make murder happen inside the pages of your fiction. You’ve got a character who is doomed, and now it’s time to bring your best words together to commit your special kind of crime. You’re creative, which means you’re observant and have
Let’s Commit Murder! Read More »
As a writer, I believe that compelling, relatable characters are the core of any novel. Readers invest in stories through people they recognise, empathise with, or even love to hate. In fact, writing experts emphasise that characters and plot are the two essential ingredients of a story. As Brett Grell notes, “there are two required elements of
Character Spotlights: A Who’s Who in The Novel SEETHINGS Read More »
When writing dark fiction, the villain matters as much as the hero. Without a formidable antagonist, a hero has nothing meaningful to overcome. The strength of a protagonist is measured by the challenge they face. Instead of two opposing forces, imagine one person wrestling with both sides of the moral equation. Could a character pursue
Writing Tips: Villains, Heroes, and the Space Between Read More »