Alex.J.Cobalt

You can write something that is hard. Something you’ve not written before. Something that makes you think why am I trying this. Repeatedly. With every line.

Challenging yourself allows you to grow. It pushes your boundaries, and gives you new skills.

Write something that scares you. Write something that will be hard to write.

Challenge yourself. See what wonders come from it.

• Goodbye January
  January has come and gone in a blink of an eye it feels like. I’ve been improving my wordcounts on my novel, and had … More Goodbye January
• The Document
  “You got it?” Fethna asked as Nattali got into the car. “Ye of little faith,” Nattali said, pulling out the folder from under her … More The Document
• My thoughts on Ship of Magic – beginning the Liveship Traders Trilogy
  Having finished the Farseer Trilogy, I then had a decision whether I wanted to follow the rest of the Realm of the Elderlings storyline … More My thoughts on Ship of Magic – beginning the Liveship Traders Trilogy
• Traits of a Turned
  “You don’t understand me” he said, head in his hands, “you can’t see inside my head.” Amily sighed at her brother. He was in … More Traits of a Turned
• Introducing your Characters – Writing on Caffeine
  This month in my newsletter, Writing on Caffeine, I’m looking at how to introduce your characters to your reader. Let’s think about what is … More Introducing your Characters – Writing on Caffeine
• Using Minor Characters in your Writing
  When I talk about a minor character, I’m talking about those characters who doesn’t really have a purpose beyond adding colour to a particular … More Using Minor Characters in your Writing