Helpful tips and ideas to get you writing.
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring The Pomodoro Technique, and in particular, its value to writers. So, without further preamble, let’s dive in! Writing Using The Pomodoro Technique We writers love a bit of drama. We love the thunderbolt of inspiration. The… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m concluding my short ‘story engine’ series with this post about how to write a story that strikes a balance between a plot-driven and character-driven story. So without further ado, let’s jump in! Story Engines: Balancing Plot and Character Some stories… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m continuing in my short ‘Story Engine’ series with a post that will help ensure you have a character-driven plot. Let’s begin. Story Engines: How to Ensure Your Story Stays Character-Driven Character-driven stories are the emotional heartbeats of fiction. They… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m continuing on from last Tuesday’s post, wherein I examined the differences between plot-driven and character-driven stories. In today’s post, I’m sharing some tips on how to ensure you have a plot-driven… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m exploring the differences between plot-driven and character-driven stories. Plot-Driven vs Character-Driven Stories Ever started writing a story and realised halfway through that you’ve no idea what’s actually driving it forward? Don’tworry — you’re in good company. Every writer’s been there. The big question is… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring ‘description’ and sharing some ways in which you can use it to better your story. Writing Descriptions That Don’t Slow the Story I’m sure you’ve been there before. You’re lost in a gripping story—I mean, fully immersed, desperate to know what happens next…. Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the most vital aspect of writing—the words! The Power of Word Choice: Less Is More Words have a certain magic, don’t they? They have the power to paint vibrant images, evoke emotions, and even change minds…. Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m continuing and concluding my exploration of time jumps, which I began last week. In today’s post, I’m focusing on how you can write time jumps effectively. So let’s jump in! Using Time Jumps in Fiction: Part 2 As I discussed in… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring time jumps in fiction. Like the previous post about flashbacks, I’ll look at what time jumps are, and why we use them, and then in part 2, next week, I’ll share some tips on how to write them… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m exploring flashbacks: what they are, why they are used and how you can use them in your stories. Using Flashbacks in Fiction Flashbacks have long been a storytelling device that adds depth, complexity, and surprising… Read More ›
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