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Start Writing Fiction: Halfway point

I’m now halfway through the 8-week course Start Writing Fiction that I have undertaken as part of an initiative to gain more insight into the craft behind my writing, and it’s been going quite well! It’s weird, but on reflection I definitely feel that I’ve penned myself into a corner as a “sci-fi writer” –…

Richard Holliday

May 28, 2015

Articles, Miscellaneous

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Short Story: Port of Call

Port of Call by Richard Holliday 6,810 words “Hello?” Jake called, his voice echoing in the darkness. “Is anyone there?” No response. Just the gentle hum of machinery. To his right, Jake observed the great bulkhead that separated the crew passage from the holding tank stood motionless. A gentle rumble inside murmured. Akin to a…

Richard Holliday

May 4, 2015

Writing

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FutureLearn: Fiction Course participation

On the behest of my good friend Gary I’ve signed up for FutureLearn’s “Start Writing Fiction” course. This is an online-based course that aims to help people get writing, with a focus on the central skill of creating characters. This seems a great idea; often in my work I feel my characterisation is my weakest…

Richard Holliday

April 25, 2015

Announcements

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