Another week, another Monday, another installment in the Writer’s Life According To… series. This time around we’re going with a reader’s request: BBC’s Sherlock Holmes. Shall we begin?

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Non-cliche descriptions can be tough.

It’s important to prepare for each writing session.

When your beta readers get back to you.

No, we’re not totally insensitive…

The writer-protagonist friendship in a nutshell.

When a friend goes on about a story they always wanted to write.

“Oh, you’re an author? You should write about–”

When you lose yourself in an emotional scene.

Fairly self-explanatory.

The obligatory when-you-get-an-idea-in-public reaction.

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Thanks to S.M. Metzler for the suggestion! And have a fantastic week, everyone.

Note: all gifs found on giphy.com, header image and characters belong to BBC.