Category: Writing
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Ray of Light: Letting neurodivergence show without telling
While revising the midpoint of Ray of Light, I found myself unexpectedly proud of a quiet scene that allowed a character’s neurodivergent response to stress to surface naturally. It’s a moment shaped by pauses, small actions, and gentle support, and one that reflects experiences I recognise myself.
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How I Combined My Typewriter and AI to Simplify Drafting
I still love drafting on my IBM Wheelwriter, but scanning and cleaning up those pages was a nightmare… until I discovered how generative AI could take care of the tedious conversion work and let me focus on the writing itself.
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Refining my Outlining Spreadsheet for New Projects
I’ve spent some time refining my trusty story outline spreadsheet while gearing up for the first Disaster Series novel. It’s now smarter, cleaner, and better at tracking my progress and word count behind the scenes. It’s amazing how much easier outlining feels with a tool that works exactly the way I do.
Richard Holliday - Author 