Archive - Roz Morris

From flash of lightning to finished novel - a writer's survival guide

Inspiration may seem like a gift from the gods. What happens after that is up to you.

Jun 8 •

In the secret chambers of the tower

And other tales. Lords of the reedy river. A crevasse. Mysteries. Clint Eastwood!! Collecting your editorial crew. A little horse.

Jun 5 •

May 2025

When Clint Eastwood made my day

And a few other tales of creative life. But really you want to know about the time I met Clint Eastwood, don't you?

May 31 •

When an editor becomes a novelist

When you're used to facts, how do you switch to inventing events and characters? When you're used to editing the work of others, how do you hand that…

May 28 •

The mystery of absence

And how to build a rich novel. Part 2 of a big conversation about creativity and creative minds

May 28 •

On quirks and traits

Avoid this common mistake when humanising your story characters

May 11 •

Another heyday place

And my novel Lifeform Three HALF PRICE!!

May 8 •

April 2025

Best question ever for a writer!

And how to embrace creativity in your life

Apr 30 •

A life full of creative fire

Novelist, aerial dancer, author coach... I interview Jill Amber Chafin

Apr 26 •

Avoid this problem when writing a mystery

Why I'm a bit wary of stories that start very mysteriously and intriguingly...

Apr 14 •

Nine try to to solve the world's hardest puzzle

... and it's a literary puzzle! Have you tried it?

Apr 9 •

March 2025

We're all on a hero's journey

Using archetypes to help you understand WHO will help you achieve your writing goals

Mar 9 •

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