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
Creative Writing
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 Is Imagery & How Do You Use It In Fiction Writing?
What is imagery and how do you use it in fiction writing? We define imagery and explain how fiction writers can use it in their
How Much Profanity Do You Need In Your Novel?
In this post we answer the question, ‘How much profanity do you need in your novel?’ and give you tips for including it.
Our Top 5 Short Story Posts & A Short Story Course Offer
We’re sharing our top five short story posts of all time with a short story course offer.
How Much Sex Do You Need In A Sex Scene?
Are you writing a love scene? In this post, we look at levels of intimacy and ask: How much sex do you need in a
The Notorious ‘You’ – An In-Depth Look At Second Person Point Of View
Let’s look at the notorious ‘you’. We hope this in-depth look at second person viewpoint (point of view), and its uses in fiction, helps you
The Unintended Consequences Of A Lack Of Setting
Is your reader sure where the story is taking place? What are the unintended consequences of a lack of setting in a book?
How Much Blood Do You Need In A Crime Novel?
Are you writing crime? In this post, we look at levels of violence and ask: How much blood do you need in a crime novel?
Songwriting For Beginners – Part 2
This post is part of a Writers Write series on songwriting. In the second post on songwriting for beginners we cover lyric writing techniques.
What Is Imagination & Why Is It Important For Fiction Writing?
In this post, we ask ‘What is imagination?’, look at the difference between imagination and creativity, and discuss why imagination is important for fiction writing.
Why Memoirists Are Their Own Worst Enemies
Are you struggling to start – or finish writing your memoir? In this post, we look at the reasons memoirists are their own worst enemies.
Songwriting For Beginners – Part 1
This post is part of a Writers Write series on songwriting. In the first post on songwriting for beginners we cover basic songwriting theory.
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