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I'm Geroge, and I'm from the North-East of England. I'm a writer, and I write things. That's about it really; there's not much else I can say. Have a look around at georgelthomas.com and see what I'm all about! :-D

  • Word Count

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    Many writers, especially new writers, wonder about how long their projects need to be. The best advice I ever received regarding word count, however, is simply not to worry about it, which is something that’s easier said than done, and even… Read More ›

  • How to Write a Compelling Story

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    Keep readers engaged

    The idea of writing a story that is both engaging and compelling can be daunting, especially if you’re just starting out. Often, new writers believe that they have to write perfect sentences and be excellent at storytelling right from the… Read More ›

  • Writing Tips 7

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    Hi everyone, It’s been a  while since I’ve written a Writing Tips post so, having a little bit of time to myself, I thought I’d post another six tips to help give you nudge in the right direction. Keep a World… Read More ›

  • Interesting Collective Nouns

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    In my previous post, Odd Plurals, I spoke briefly about needing to find out the plural of octopus (if you’re wondering, it’s octopuses – not octopi) which led to me looking at plurals of other words. Today, I needed to… Read More ›

  • Odd Plurals

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    While I was writing this afternoon, I found myself needing to check what the plural for ‘octopus’ would be. I’ve always thought that you would say ‘one octopus, two octopi,’ however, I’ve come to learn that I have been using… Read More ›

  • Tomorrow is Another Day

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    Hello everyone, I had a bit of spare time so I thought I’d post this poem I’ve been working on. I hope you all enjoy it! Tomorrow is Another Day Tomorrow is another day Leave today here in the past… Read More ›

  • Confused Words 5

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    Hi everyone here’s the latest post in my Confused Words series!

  • Creating a World Bible

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    Worldbuilding is an integral part of the planning or outlining stages for stories set in worlds, universes and realities that are different to our own. It can help to inform your story and setting, and it can also help with… Read More ›

  • 5 Extra Tips for Staying Motivated

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    Hi everyone, here’s another post in my Tips for Staying Motivated series. 1 – Network with other Writers Meeting with and talking to other writers, either online or in person is an excellent way to motivate yourself. When you feel… Read More ›

  • Waiting

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    Hi everyone, as you may have guessed from some of my recent posts, I’ve been experimenting with poetry. Well, I’ve been at it again and so I wanted to share this piece I wrote with you all. I hope you… Read More ›