Mining Your Past: Turning Personal Experiences into Compelling Fiction: Part 2 Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m continuing my exploration of using your life and experiences as inspiration for your fiction. So, let’s continue by delving a little deeper. Mining Your Past: Turning… Read More ›
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Why Do Writers Write?
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the age-old question: Why do writers write? Why Do Writers Write? Every writer has faced this question in their writing journey: Why do we write? It’s deceptively simple, yet the… Read More ›
5 Tips for Writing Good vs. Evil
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am continuing to explore the theme of good vs. evil. Let’s get to it! If you’re a writer interested in the theme of good vs. evil, you might wonder how to keep this trope compelling. After all,… Read More ›
Good Vs. Evil
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring why we seem to be drawn again and again to the theme of good vs. evil. Let’s get to it! The Universal Appeal of Good Vs Evil The more books and films I… Read More ›
Book Review: Take Off Your Pants: Outline Your Books For Faster, Better Writing by Libbie Hawker
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Friday, and it’s time for another review. Today, I am reviewing Libbie Hawker’s Take Off Your Pants: Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing. Take Off Your Pants: Outline Your Books… Read More ›
Plot Twists
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I am delving into plot twists, exploring what they are and how you can use them effectively. So, first things first: What is a Plot Twist?A plot twist is a sudden and unexpected… Read More ›
Chekhov’s Gun
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring the concept of Chekhov’s Gun. Who on Earth is Anton Chekhov? Born in Russia, Anton Chekov was a playwright and short story writer. He is renowned for his contributions… Read More ›
The Importance of Diversity in Fiction
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am looking at diversity. So, without further preamble, let’s jump in! The Importance of Diversity in Fiction In regards to fiction, the word ‘diversity’ has become ubiquitous. Still, it is not… Read More ›
The Importance of Setting in Storytelling
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring the idea of ‘setting’ and, in particular, its importance in storytelling. The Importance of Setting in Storytelling Storytelling is a complex and layered art form, but there are some… Read More ›
BBC Maestro
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well and feeling creatively fulfilled! Speaking of being creative, I’m sharing something a little different with you today. I was invited to try a service offered by the BBC called BBC Maestro.This is an… Read More ›