Melanie RousselOct 104 min readIago and other manipulative bastardsHow can you tell if your favourite character is, in fact, a manipulative bastard?
Melanie RousselSep 21, 20223 min readRules are fun! Rules help CONTROL the fun.The phrase ‘writing rules’ is pretty broad. Advice is welcomed. Directives are troublesome.
Melanie RousselJul 25, 20194 min read5 Things do to when you don't want to writeHere are five alternatives to sitting down at the keyboard which will help the next time you do.
Melanie RousselSep 3, 20182 min readThe Genre Hustle (Podcast Review)If sci-fi or fantasy is your genre and you're looking for a new podcast, this is well worth the listen.
Melanie RousselJul 21, 20183 min readReview: 13 Steps to Evil – How to Craft Superbad Villains by Sacha BlackDo you need help to craft your villains? Do you find your bad guy lacks a certain something? Are they bad, but not quite evil? This is a...
Melanie RousselOct 9, 20173 min readPrologues: Love 'em or Hate 'emIf editors, agents and publishers tell us they don't want prologues, I'm not going to go down with this particular ship.