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Richard’s Musings on Writing and More
Writing, Representation, and Me
Everyone likes to see themselves in the media the consume. It’s why films like Black Panther did so well with audiences. It’s why TV shows like Pose are celebrated.
The Burning Ash Turns One
The world may have gone to hell right now, but 1st April 2020 marks a very special day in my calendar. On this day, one year ago, ‘The Burning Ash’ was finally released.
The Sequel Dilemma
When it comes time to sit down and write the sequel, you’re left with a number of questions on how to proceed. Here’s how I approached them.
Nottinghamshire Writer Self-Publishes Debut Novel
Nottingham born writer, Richard Kish, has launched his debut novel, ‘The Burning Ash’.
The Burning Ash: First Draft Complete
It’s been a long road but I’ve finally made it to a major milestone for my book: the first draft of The Burning Ash is complete.
The Burning Ash: Hit The Climax
I’m finally back on track to finish this thing once and for all. Funnily enough, I’m coming right back into it all at the climax.
The Burning Ash: To Swear or Not To Swear
I recently finished reading Stardust and it got me to thinking about one little part of my novel that I’ve struggled to decide what to do with: Swearing.
The Burning Ash: Hitting the Half-Way Point
Earlier this week I hit an important milestone: I’m officially half-way through writing the first draft of my book!
The Burning Ash and Narrative Structure
One of the most important aspects of a novel is its narrative structure. Do you present your story as linear or non-linear? How does it fit into the typical three-acts?