Writing a Second Book | LOUISE ALLAN

Three Things I Need Before I Can Write A Novel

by Louise Allan | Feb 12, 2019 | ON WRITING

At the end of last year, I wrote a post called The Trouble With Second Novels after I’d abandoned my second attempt at writing a second novel. At that time, I was trying to keep myself buoyant because I was feeling rather deflated—I’d hoped to...

Novel #2: An Update.

by Louise Allan | Mar 29, 2018 | DIARY

Alternatively titled: How a Pantser Became a Plotter* I’m being a bit naughty today and playing hookey from my work-in-progress. I’ve worked pretty solidly on it for three weeks, and I’m a bit tired, so I’ve decided to write other things...

How to Write a Book Part #6: How to Write a Book (Again)

by Louise Allan | Nov 17, 2017 | ON WRITING

My guest in the attic today is one of the most generous writers around, always happy to share her experience and knowledge—her blog posts, articles and podcasts certainly helped me as a fledgling writer. She’s also one of the busiest people in Australia, and...