Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am talking about chapters; what are they, and how long should they be? What is a Chapter?Chapters are essential in long-form storytelling. They help to create a structure that steers the… Read More ›
Writing Tips
7 Ways to Avoid an Info Dump
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m discussing the dreaded ‘info dump’ and, in particular, some ways you can avoid it. Whatever stage you are at in your writing career, the chances are you will have experienced the… Read More ›
Discovery Writing
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring how to write your story without an outline. I have talked a lot about outlining stories because it has always been the easiest way for me to write; I… Read More ›
6 Reasons to Take Regular Writing Breaks
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’ll be exploring the benefits of taking regular writing breaks. Writing is an art; it is not just about putting pen to paper or fingers to keyboard. It requires dedication, focus, and… Read More ›
5 Tips for Setting Your Writing Goals
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m sharing tips to help you set and achieve your writing goals. As writers, we all have dreams and aspirations for our craft. Whether it is writing a best-selling novel, writing a… Read More ›
Splitting Infinitives
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I will be exploring the ‘Split Infinitive’, something that has been a bone of contention in the writing community for such a long time. Splitting Infinitives English grammar can be a tricky… Read More ›
The Iceberg Theory
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I am talking about The Iceberg Theory – a totally new concept for me before I fell down one of my usual and many research rabbit holes. The Iceberg Theory As writers,… Read More ›
Developing Your Writing Style
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I am talking about writing style and, more specifically, how you can develop yours. Developing Your Writing Style As a writer, one of the most fundamental aspects of your craft is developing… Read More ›
Using Symbolism in your Story
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I am talking about symbolism and, more specifically, how you can use it in your own writing. Using Symbolism in Your Story What is Symbolism? In literature, symbolism is used to give… Read More ›
Theme
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m going to be talking about ‘theme’ in regard to fiction writing! I’ll explain what it is, how you can develop it and even share a few examples of theme in a… Read More ›