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Subplots
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the topic of subplots, specifically, what they are and how they can help you write an entertaining and compelling story that will grip your readers. Subplots When you write a story, the primary plot… Read More ›
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Book Review: Birdie’s Picnic Party: A Tasty Take on Food Safety by Jessica McAnelly
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Friday, and it’s time for another review. This week, I’m sharing my review of Jessica McAnelly’s Birdie’s Picnic Party: A Tasty Take on Food Safety. Birdie’s Picnic Party was independently published… Read More ›
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Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: Song Lyrics that Made me Cringe
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all doing well! Today is post number seven in the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews. If you’d like to take part in the challenge, you can find the list of… Read More ›
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Critic
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. I’m sharing another poem with you today. I hope you enjoy it! Critic Why do you not like me?Why are you always mean?Why do you nitpick and criticise?Why’s it always this routine? Why… Read More ›
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Book Review: The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Friday, and it’s time for another review. Today, I’m reviewing Eva Ibbotson’snovel The Secret of Platform 13. The book was initially published in 1994. It is 162 pages long (at least that’s how many my ebook copy has). The PlotThe… Read More ›
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Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: My Favourite Song Lyrics
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for my sixth offering in the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews. You can check out this year’s list of topics here if you’d… Read More ›
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Twisted
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. I’m sharing another poem with you today. I hope you enjoy it. Twisted Sometimes I can make things up,While I lie awake in bed—Stories that never happened,Things that were never said. I can… Read More ›
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Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: Will You Watch the Super Bowl? Why or Why Not?
Hi everyone! I hope you’re doing well. It’s Wednesday, and that means it is once again time for the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews. If you’d like, you can check out the list of topics… Read More ›
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The Weirdest Writing Advice I’ve Heard
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m sharing some of the weirdest writing advice I’ve heard over the years. The Weirdest Writing Advice I’ve Heard Writing advice is everywhere. From “write every day” to “show, don’t tell,” there’s… Read More ›
Featured Categories
Fiction ›
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Over the Edge to Freedom
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The List
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Bugged
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Narrative Non-Fiction ›
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The Calm
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The Shadow Man
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The Christmas Lights, Fantastic!
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Poetry ›
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Dreamkeepers
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One More Glass of Wine
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Critic
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Writing Tips ›
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Story Engines: Balancing Plot and Character
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Story Engines: How to Ensure Your Story Stays Character-Driven
9 Jun 2026
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Story Engines: How to Ensure Your Story Stays Plot-Driven
2 Jun 2026
Book Reviews ›
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Book Review: Shirley Valentine by Willy Russell
19 Jun 2026
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Book Review: Meteor by Edmund H. North
12 Jun 2026
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Book Review: Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
5 Jun 2026
