This is precisely the time when artists go to work...

Let's not forget that in writing, and life, one step backwards can create two steps forwards

One of the most challenging moments when writing any of my novels is when I realise something isn’t working, and I’m going to have to significantly unpick my efforts so far to set it right. This hasn’t happened with every book, but it just happened again - argh! However, I’ve always known that this is part of the writing process, and I realise now that …