Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’ll explore the differences between story, plot and narrative. The Difference Between Story, Plot and Narrative Story, plot, and narrative are critical elements of successful writing. They are interdependent but distinct in… Read More ›
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Writing Narrative Nonfiction
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I will be exploring the genre of narrative nonfiction a little. So, without more preamble, let’s jump in. What is Narrative Nonfiction? Narrative nonfiction is a unique form of writing that brilliantly… 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Book Review: The Sh!te Before Christmas by Serena Terry
Hi, everyone. I hope you’re all well and enjoying the festive season. I’m continuing my December/holiday-themed book review today with The Sh!te Before Christmas by Serena Terry. I hope you enjoy it. The Sh!te Before Christmas was first published in… Read More ›
Book Review: The Snowman by Michael Morpurgo
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well. I’ve decided to make a dedicated effort to read more since I’ve definitely been neglecting my books lately, so with that in mind, I thought I’d start to post reviews of some of… 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 ›