Writing advice

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Write with passion, edit like a sword-swinging barbarian, and review with the purpose of continuous improvement. 

 

You are not done until you have tortured yourself about dialogue, scene-setting and characterisation. 

 

When it is polished to perfection and your vision shines onto your intended audience, you will know it is time to submit.

 

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