Betrayal in Fiction: How to Write Powerful, Unforgettable Twists
Discover how to write compelling betrayal in fiction, with clear definitions, memorable quotes, and must-read book examples.
Creative Writing
Patricia Hampl On Writing Memoirs
We explore the award-winning memoirist, Patricia Hampl’s thoughts on writing memoirs. We look at the role of memory, the form, the art, and the craft
Meet The Best Priest Detectives In Fiction
Faith meets mystery. Find out why priest detective stories work, and meet 10 of the best crime-solving clerics in fiction.
The Strange World of Slipstream Fiction – What Is It?
We define slipstream fiction, present its characteristics, and provide examples. We also offer tips for writing slipstream fiction.
A Quick Start Guide To Writing Emotions
In this post, we explore how to write emotions in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing emotions.
4 Point Of View Choices For Writers
Primarily, point of view is a matter of distance and in this post, we look at the 4 point of view choices for writers.
Horror Movies Are Popular (& Why You Should Write Them)
We’re writing about horror movies and why they are so popular. We also tell you why you should write horror.
7 Deadly Rules For Creating A Villain
Every story has a villain. In this post we write about the 7 deadly rules for creating a villain for your stories.
Elizabeth George’s Writing Process
We’re writing about the acclaimed police procedural writer, Elizabeth George. In this post, we explore Elizabeth George’s writing process.
Why A Good Vocabulary Is Important For Writers
We write about why a good vocabulary is important for writers. We give examples of vocabulary, and tips on how to expand your vocabulary.
What Digital Dialogue Can Do For Storytelling
In this post we explore digital dialogue and find out what we can do with digital dialogue in our storytelling.
5 How-To-Write Books That Have Impacted My Writing
This post contains a collection of how-to-write books for writers to explore. They are 5 how-to-write books that will impact your writing.
What’s A Beach Read & How Do I Write One?
Summer, sun, and the beach wouldn’t be perfect without a book to enjoy. For writers, beach reads mean big money. But how do you write
Kill Your Darlings!
‘Kill your darlings’ is a phrase that all creative writing teachers love to use. Do you know what it means? And what it doesn’t mean?
A Case Study For Deep Theme In Pride And Prejudice
How many themes are there in Pride And Prejudice? In this post, we look at a case study for deep theme in Pride And Prejudice.
How Travel Can Boost Your Creativity
Travelling is great fun, and fun helps us be more creative. Travel makes things new. This article will show you how travelling can boost your
‘Steal Like An Artist’ – Writing Advice From Austin Kleon
Discover Austin Kleon’s best writing advice and learn why Steal Like An Artist became a creative manifesto for writers and artists. {6}
How To Make Any Story Creepy Using The Uncanny
How do I write a creepy story? This article will explore four tips for how to make any story creepy, regardless of genre, using… the
Romancing The Book On World Book Day
World Book Day is celebrated on 23 April every year. Writers and readers alike have found many ways to recognise this day. But in Spain,
Crosswords & Writing: 6 Reasons Why The One Helps The Other
In this post, we look at crosswords and writing. We give you 6 reasons why and how the one helps the other.
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