Livvy Skelton-Price

Today I submitted my book to be self-published through Amazon as an e-book. This is a short book which will eventually become a physical pocketbook. Something to carry around with you to help you carry the weight of grief that is so heavy to hold and can make us feel so lonely. This book is dedicated to everyone who has had to experience the pain of grief. You are not alone. The story follows our writer, the one who pens all the letters. She lost her sister a year prior and writes to her to...

Media from Wix Writing dialogue can be one of the most challenging aspects of storytelling. How do you make your characters’ conversations feel authentic and engaging? Here are a few tips I've learned along the way: 1) Eavesdrop. I know this one is rude, and no one likes to admit they eavesdrop on conversations. But as a writer, you need to know how people talk - and you need to know how people talk when they think others aren't listening. Eavesdropping is the best way to gain an...

Photo by Wix. Understanding your writing style is key to letting your words flow onto the page. Understanding what these writing styles mean is also key. What Is a Pantser? A Pantser is someone who writes without a plan. They start on a blank page and jump straight into the story. No plan needed. No story bible. No character profiles. It all comes from within their head and out through their fingertips. Drafts are often written a lot quicker than the editing rounds. Those take a while and can...