The Ageing Author

No living organism can avoid the ageing process. Nor can it sidestep the eventual consequent deteriorations. The process may vary between individuals but at some stage it will have an impact. This article will centre upon the human condition, with particular focus on authors. Contents General Ageing LimitationsManaging Ageing LimitationsImpact of ageing on Authors—Discouragement—Overcoming Discouragement—Author … More The Ageing Author

Welcome to T. R. Robinson Publications

Contents WelcomeWebsite PurposeKeeping Up To DatePosting FrequencyAsking QuestionsGetting Latest NewsTranslation Service Welcome Whether you are a new or regular visitor to this website and blog, you are very welcome. It is hoped you will find available and subsequent content of interest and help. If you have a particular area of interest, relevant articles and posts … More Welcome to T. R. Robinson Publications

Reactivation of T. R. Robinson Publications

Contents ApologiesThe FutureNature of ArticlesSocial MediaNew BooksNewsletterDeleted PostsRoundup Apologies When the temporary suspension of activity on this site and associated accounts was notified expectation was it would be just for a matter of months. Obviously it has been far, far longer for which apologies are extended to all (regular and new visitors). The delay has … More Reactivation of T. R. Robinson Publications

Temporary Suspension

Temporary Suspension of Activity Every effort has been taken over recent months to keep this website and blog active with, hopefully, interesting and helpful information. This despite a number of matters requiring regular real-time intervention. Unfortunately, the demands continue and increase. Consequently, with regret, the decision has had to be taken to temporarily suspend activity. … More Temporary Suspension

Creating Characters

Contents IntroductionCharacter PersonaStory StructureCharacter OverviewWorksheetConclusion Introduction It is a generally held concept that the best on-page characters originate from the author’s detailed knowledge of them. How can this be when, in most instances, they are not real people? That is the question this article aims to answer. Of course, characters may be based upon observations … More Creating Characters

New Year 2021

Globally 2020 was a difficult year and not just because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Continuing conflicts and widespread commercial demise, with consequent unemployments, abounded. Many of these commenced prior to the pandemic but there is no denying it exacerbated the situation in many instances. It would be easy for people to allow themselves to be … More New Year 2021

Survey – Author Newsletter Content

Followers of, and visitors to this website and blog will be aware a newsletter facility has recently been established. Details of proposed content have been published in the newsletter overview available under the Resources tab above and in the introductory post. However, subsequent consideration has led to the thought that, to provide the best experience … More Survey – Author Newsletter Content

Flash Fiction – What it is – Advantages – How to Write

Flash fiction used to be a popular writing and reading medium. However, the term disappeared for a while, though the concept appears to have continued. It is possible, probable, these brief tales are frequently identified as short stories, though in reality there is considerable difference: flash fiction consists of just a few hundred words or … More Flash Fiction – What it is – Advantages – How to Write