WRITING | Thilde Kold Holdt

On First Sentences

You’ve probably heard that nothing is more important in a book than the opening sentence. So, allow me to ask a simple question: What...

How to Write Realistic Characters

In this video I explore some writing tips and tricks on how to make wooden characters feel more realistic to readers. Click CC in the...

How to outline a novel using sticky notes

In today's video I show how I keep track of everything as I outline, plot, write and edit my novels, using post-its or sticky notes....

Deleted Scenes: The beginning of Northern Wrath

I am starting this year by opening my inner closet and show you the old beginning to Northern Wrath. Unedited, untouched, exactly as it...

My Path to get Published

For most people, what I am about to describe can only be categorised as an Editing Nightmare, but for me, this was blissful. Most of the...

The Path to get a Literary Agent

If you're wondering: how hard is it get a Literary Agent? Then, this blog should give you a good idea. It's time to tackle the big question:

Forgotten Failures : The Truth about Success

Once you have already succeeded, it's easy to say: "Oh yes, but I struggled a lot to get here." It's much harder to define those struggles,

Explanation of my Progress Bars

Dear Readers, fellow writers, drifters, In light of my nearing debut, I have decided to add progress bars that shows how far along each...

THILDE KOLD HOLDT