52 Wednesdays – Mia Botha’s Top 15 Posts

It’s my blogging birthday. This is officially the 52nd post I have written for you and Writers Write.

I would like to thank you for reading every week and for your thoughtful comments and wonderful feedback.

Here is a list of the 15 posts that you liked most. It seems that booze, murder and sex are still popular topics. Happy reading.

1. Six things alcohol has taught me about writing: Alcohol has taught me many things, the most unexpected lessons were about writing.
2. Confessions of a serial killer: Questions you should ask yourself before you decide to kill a character.
3. How the senses make stories seem real: Learn how to engage your reader’s emotions by engaging their senses.
4. What are the rules of write club?: Learn the rules of fiction and then break them.
5. Five things to do before NaNoWriMo starts: Writing 50 000 words in one month is no laughing matter. Make sure you are prepared.
6. Read like a writer: The best way to learn about writing is to read. Here are a few questions that will get you thinking about the writing process while you read.
7. How to make your characters shockingly real: Sometimes a hero can be too perfect.
8. Six things to consider before you cross your genres: Crossing genres is very popular, but you should ask yourself a few questions before you cross over.
9. Sex scenes – Part 2: How does your hero react on a sexual level? These six archetypes will help you ask the right questions to figure it out.
10. Sex scenes – Part 1: What should you think about before writing a sex scene?
11. Who is your literary family?: A family you get to choose. Who’s your daddy?
12. One habit every writer must have: A day at the traffic department teaches me an expected writing lesson.
13. Writer’s block and the fine art of procrastination: Procrastination is still my greatest talent and a necessary part of the process for me.
14. Getting un-stuck: There are good days and then there are bad days and then there are blank page days. How to get going again.
15. Why do I write romance?: I get asked this question a lot. Call it my pet hate.

My favourite post was The Worst Case Scenario Expert – mainly because I am one. Read it and see if you can relate.

And thank you Amanda, for all the patience and the posting. I am looking forward to the next 52.

Happy writing.

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