#Writing

Sep 23, 20184 min read

Quick Writing Q & A + New Class!

What is the most important point to consider when writing a mystery? How do I create a three-dimensional character? What is the purpose of a

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Feb 4, 20186 min read

This is the End, My Friend...

Your climax is what your whole story should be building towards, and the conflict and tension should be rising up like a wave ready to crash

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Dec 17, 20173 min read

Creativity or Nativity? Making Time to Write.

Sticking to a writing routine at Christmas is probably the hardest thing. Well, who around here is busy, busy, busy? In all honesty,...

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Oct 1, 20173 min read

What's Hardest for New Writers?

When you’re first starting out as a writer -- that time when you have an idea, an inspiration, a sentence that makes you put pen to...

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May 28, 20176 min read

Hate Your Job?

Have you ever thought about writing? Dreamed about writing a book or a story? Create something out of nothing? Writing is one of the most li

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May 21, 20176 min read

When You SHOULD Use Passive Voice

One of the ongoing raging debates in fiction writing is about whether to use passive voice. The general rule is to not use it, opting for mo

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May 14, 20175 min read

Improve Your Writing...

...Without spending a packet. *Free online resources to improve your writing.* First of all, let’s get poetry out of the way. For you...

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Apr 30, 20171 min read

Bank Holiday Writing Project

Just a quicky this week -- I've been super busy with various deadlines and I haven't had the time to write a juicy blog article. I was...

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Apr 2, 20173 min read

Emotional Context: Why You Need it

Have you ever read another writer’s work and sensed there’s a layer missing that you just can’t place? Although there’s a good balance of...

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