Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m exploring the differences between plot-driven and character-driven stories. Plot-Driven vs Character-Driven Stories Ever started writing a story and realised halfway through that you’ve no idea what’s actually driving it forward? Don’tworry — you’re in good company. Every writer’s been there. The big question is… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m examining the role that dreaming can play in our stories. The Role of Dreams in Writing Fiction Ever woken up after a vivid dream and thought, “That would make an amazing story”? I know I have. Dreams are strange… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m continuing and concluding my exploration of time jumps, which I began last week. In today’s post, I’m focusing on how you can write time jumps effectively. So let’s jump in! Using Time Jumps in Fiction: Part 2 As I discussed in… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring time jumps in fiction. Like the previous post about flashbacks, I’ll look at what time jumps are, and why we use them, and then in part 2, next week, I’ll share some tips on how to write them… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring some more of those pesky writing myths that need to be put to rest once and for all. Whether you’re a seasoned wordsmith or someone staring at a blank page wondering why you decided to write… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m sharing some more tips for reviving an old or abandoned project. As I discussed in last week’s post, sometimes we can fall out of love with a project. Sometimes, we feel as if the creative fire that… Read More ›
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