Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m exploring flashbacks: what they are, why they are used and how you can use them in your stories. Using Flashbacks in Fiction Flashbacks have long been a storytelling device that adds depth, complexity, and surprising… Read More ›
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5 More Common Types of Character Endings
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. This week, I’m continuing my exploration of character endings. As I talked about last week, stories are ultimately about people—real or imagined—facing challenges, making choices, and changing along the way. But just as… Read More ›
5 Common Types of Character Endings
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m delving a little deeper into the subject of endings and, in particular, character endings. When we speak about story endings, we often focus on the plot—who won, what was resolved, and what questions were answered…. Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Writing What You Know vs. Writing What You Don’t
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the age-old writing advice “Write what you know”. Writing What You Know vs. Writing What You Don’t “Write what you know.” It’s a comforting thought—that our own lives, unique experiences, and our interests can blossom into great stories…. Read More ›
Point of View And Perspective: Are They The Same?
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring point of view (POV) and perspective. Point of View And Perspective: Are They The Same? Some writers use the terms point of view and perspective interchangeably, but they aren’t quite the same thing. Let’s break it down. What is Point of View… Read More ›
Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: Things I’m Thankful For
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Wednesday, and it’s time for another post in the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews. If you’d like to participate in the challenge yourself, you can find… Read More ›
5 Further Writing Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. I’m back again today to dispel a few more writing myths. If you’ve spent any time in writing groups, online forums—or even just scrolling through #writingcommunity hashtags—you’ve probably encountered advice that sounds solid. But not all common writing wisdom is…… Read More ›