Hi everyone! I hope you’re well. Today I’m talking about writing and mental well-being. It’s no secret that a great many people struggle with their mental health. In fact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), there has been a… Read More ›
Writing Tips
Helpful tips and ideas to get you writing.
5 Tips for Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well. Today I’m talking about the dreaded ‘Impostor Syndrome’. Do you ever feel like a fraud? That everyone around you is more qualified than you are and that it’s only a matter of time… Read More ›
5 More Common Forms of Poetry
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well. Today’s post is a sequel to 5 Common Forms of Poetry where I described and discussed some of the different flavours poetry can come in. So, without further ado, here are: 5 More… Read More ›
5 Common Forms of Poetry
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well. Today I’m talking about poetry, and in particular, the various forms it can take. There are many different kinds of poetry, each with a different form and style and so with that in… Read More ›
7 Most Commonly Used Literary Devices in Fiction
Hi everyone I hope you’re well! Today we’re discussing literary devices. What is a Literary Device? A literary device is a technique an author uses to add interest, style, or meaning to their writing and there are a lot of… Read More ›
5 Tips for Writing a Great Scene
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well and finding ways to feel creatively fulfilled. Today I’m talking about scenes. A great scene is the backbone of any good story. It’s what drives the plot forward and keeps the reader engaged…. Read More ›
5 Ways to Hook your Readers
Hi everyone I hope you’re all well! Today I’m talking ‘hooks’. Whatever you are writing, it’s important to hook your reader from the get-go. Otherwise, they might get bored and may not stick around to finish the piece you’ve worked… Read More ›
A Step by Step Guide to Writing a Children’s Picture Book
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well! Today I’m talking about how to write a children’s picture book. Writing a picture book can be a lot of hard work, but if you put in the time, the end result will… Read More ›
5 Tips for Writing a Blurb
Hi everyone. I hope you’re all well! Today I’m talking blurbs. Writing a blurb is one of the most challenging aspects of the writing process (at least for this writer). As if the actual writing wasn’t hard enough, you then… Read More ›
5 Tips for Generating Story Ideas
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well! Today I’m going to talk about how you can generate ideas for a story! As a writer, you need to be having a lot of ideas practically all of the time – when… Read More ›