About Writing

Having read practically all of Michael Connelly’s books and being very much inspired by his character, Detective Harry Bosch, when writing my novel No Man’s Land, it was great to return to my roots as a journalist, sit down with him at the Wharf during the 2015 Sydney Writers’ Festival and interview him.

He’s a real master of the craft and I felt very fortunate to be able to ask him all those questions that have been bubbling away in my unconscious for years. And I’m pleased to say he seemed like a very decent bloke.

Here at the Writers’ Studio, we believe that the beauty of storytelling lies in the art of crafting powerful dialogue. It’s like a well-choreographed dance between characters, breathing life into their personalities, advancing the plot, and captivating readers.

In this article, we will delve into the essential elements of writing authentic and powerful dialogue that resonates with readers and elevates your narrative.

The act of writing fiction is a complex and deeply personal endeavour. For many authors, the importance of process in fiction writing cannot be overstated. It is through the writing process that ideas transform into stories, and intentions evolve into art. In the words of Anais Nin, “We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.”