Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I am talking about one of the most divisive topics in the writing community: whether or not it is better to “plot” or “pants” your way to a successful story. Are You… Read More ›
Writing Tips
Prologues and Epilogues
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m talking about: Prologues and Epilogues Prologues and epilogues are crucial elements of narrative structure that can affect the tone and mood of your story. Both can be effective when used appropriately;… Read More ›
The Rule of Three in Storytelling
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I am talking about the rule of three, a storytelling technique used in various types and styles of stories. The Rule of Three in Storytelling The rule of three is a technique… Read More ›
5 Further Tips to Help with Pacing Your Story
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m back with another round of tips for helping you pace your story. 5 Further Tips to Help with Pacing Your Story 1 Establish a RhythmEstablishing a consistent rhythm throughout your narrative… Read More ›
5 More Tips to Help with Pacing Your Story
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I am sharing some more tips for helping you pace your story. 5 More Tips to Help with Pacing Your Story 1 Vary Sentence Length and StructureWriting long sentences all of the… Read More ›
5 Tips to Help with Pacing Your Story
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I am sharing some tips for making sure your story moves along at the correct pace. Pacing is an essential element of good storytelling. It is the speed at which your story… Read More ›
Zero Drafting
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I am going to be exploring the idea of zero drafting! Zeo Drafting Many people believe that if you want to write fiction, you have to start with a complete and detailed… Read More ›
How to Handle Rejection
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well and managing to be creative and productive! Today, I’m talking about rejection and, more specifically, how to deal with it. How to Handle Rejection Rejection is as much a part of being a… Read More ›
5 Ways Writing can Help Improve your Mental Health
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 ›
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 ›