Tag: novels

Creating the Bestseller

Why Writers Should Stop Torturing Their Goals… and Fail Better

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More Demotivational Posters For Writers

I spent a lot of 2019 insulting my goals; poking them, calling them names, and generally hating on them. I’ve decided that in 2020 I should be kinder to them, and as well all know, whenever I decide something like that, I’m going to make a blog post out of it and insist that everyone should be doing it. You’re welcome.

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Humour, Unscientific Generalisations

10 Signs You Might Be A Character In A Black Comedy

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What Not To Write About Irish Women, Royal Weddings, and Facebook Faces

What makes a comedy black? And why are black comedies so black these days? Is life itself a black comedy? Is there any comedy left in black comedy? Is this excerpt getting too repetitive? Am I asking too many questions? Don’t expect any answers, but you might get a (slightly choked) laugh.

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