Before you start writing, it can sometimes be difficult to estimate how long a story will turn out to be. Especially as someone focusing on writing short stories, keeping it in fact short can be a challenge for me as I tend to write, for lack of a better word, longwinded. That sentence is in … More Blog: The Challenge of Story Length
Ever since I came to London for the first time in 2010, I have been mesmerised and inspired by this city. So many stories exist because of London. From tales about its people and its history to English literature and British culture and media. Although to be honest, my love for the city and the … More Blog: London, My Muse
When I started writing my own stories, I struggled with finding the right process for me. I was looking for one that would inspire me to keep writing and also keep me productive, but I had a hard time finding it. At first, I just started writing whenever I had a vague idea and I’d … More Blog: Frustrations of Finding the Right Writing Process
I thought I would continue last week’s post with a ‘How to…’ series and write about what I have learned about writing these past ten years. So how to start writing? The answer might sound simple: by beginning! But the road to actually doing that can be bumpy and difficult. We Dutchies have a saying: … More Blog: How to Start Writing
‘Is that your real last name?’ I was rather amused when I got that question the first time. They were onto something though. No, London is not my actual last name. Sandra is very much my first though. The reason for changing it up? Well, I have an extremely Dutch last name and I felt … More Blog: ‘Sandra London, contemporary fantasy and sci-fi writer’
