Archive - Inspired Creative Co.

How I Use Scrivener to Draft My Novels

I just finished the first draft of my mystery suspense novel, so I thought I would share some insights into how I use Scrivener to draft my stories.

Jul 21 •

Questions To Prepare When Working With A Beta Reader

If you’ve finished your self-edits then you might be gearing up to work with beta readers.

Jul 7 •

June 2025

Editorial Feedback I Often Give My Writers (& What You Can Learn From It)

Having been a book editor and writing coach for the last 7 years, I see a lot of the same things cropping up in the books I work on.

Jun 18 •

Signs Of An Underwritten First Draft + What To Do

Notes from a perpetual underwriter

Jun 5 •

May 2025

My Process For Developing My Latest Thriller Ideas

A pantser's approach to story development

May 20 •

How I'm Approaching Querying + My Best Tips

The three things to prepare.

May 13 •

April 2025

Writing According To Publishing Trends

And the impact on creativity

Apr 29 •

Meeting Your Characters For the First Time

Discovering who you're writing about

Apr 10 •

March 2025

How to Build a Successful Author Website

And tips for website content

Mar 20 •

5 Lessons Learnt From Over a Decade of Writing

I have been preparing a post for my Instagram account that reflects on all the books I’ve written over the years.

Mar 5 •

February 2025

Writing Ourselves Into Our Fiction

The blurred line between fact and fiction

Feb 25 •

A Drafting Lesson Learnt From My Recent Editorial Feedback

At the end of January, I received editorial feedback on Project Puzzle, my locked-room thriller with Knives Out vibes.

Feb 11 •

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