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How to Write a Compelling Story
The idea of writing a story that is both engaging and compelling can be daunting, especially if you’re just starting out. Often, new writers believe that they have to write perfect sentences and be excellent at storytelling right from the… Read More ›
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Writing Tips 7
Hi everyone, It’s been a while since I’ve written a Writing Tips post so, having a little bit of time to myself, I thought I’d post another six tips to help give you nudge in the right direction. Keep a World… Read More ›
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Interesting Collective Nouns
In my previous post, Odd Plurals, I spoke briefly about needing to find out the plural of octopus (if you’re wondering, it’s octopuses – not octopi) which led to me looking at plurals of other words. Today, I needed to… Read More ›
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Odd Plurals
While I was writing this afternoon, I found myself needing to check what the plural for ‘octopus’ would be. I’ve always thought that you would say ‘one octopus, two octopi,’ however, I’ve come to learn that I have been using… Read More ›
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Tomorrow is Another Day
Hello everyone, I had a bit of spare time so I thought I’d post this poem I’ve been working on. I hope you all enjoy it! Tomorrow is Another Day Tomorrow is another day Leave today here in the past… Read More ›
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Confused Words 5
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Creating a World Bible
Worldbuilding is an integral part of the planning or outlining stages for stories set in worlds, universes and realities that are different to our own. It can help to inform your story and setting, and it can also help with… Read More ›
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Waiting
Hi everyone, as you may have guessed from some of my recent posts, I’ve been experimenting with poetry. Well, I’ve been at it again and so I wanted to share this piece I wrote with you all. I hope you… Read More ›
Featured Categories
Fiction ›
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Over the Edge to Freedom
15 Mar 2022
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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
3 Mar 2026
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Critic
17 Feb 2026
Writing Tips ›
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Story Engines: Balancing Plot and Character
16 Jun 2026
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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


