Hilary Mantel on How to Learn to Trust Yourself as a Writer

Hilary Mantel

Hilary Mantel, author of Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies, gives loads of great advice in this article.  

She reflects on: 

   - how to read or re-read your own work    

   - what to do if you can’t bear to;
   -  how to make the most of your time;  
   - whether to write for your audience or for yourself; 

 

and more.  

Go here to read this article.  

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How Long It Took 40 Writers to Finish Their Famous Novels

From a weekend to 30 years, how long did it take the authors to complete some of the best-loved novels?

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Using Visualization to Develop Characters

Bestselling novelist Lisa See has used visualization for many years.

Lisa See's historical novels are characterised by her attention to detail, which brings her characters to life.

In my interview with her about her use of visualization, one thing she explained was how she uses visualization to develop characters and settings, and how she has used it to achieve success as a published author.

Click here to read about the use of visualization as a writer.

See also: The Novels of Lisa See.