There is an art to writing villainous characters. We look at different types of these characters with examples from books, TV and film
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Using powerful literary tools such as introductions, prologues, prefaces and forewords and can be impactful. Read on for definitions and examples of these
We asked writers on our social media platforms what they thought of vanity press publishing. The answers were overwhelmingly negative
Having flat characters in your story is as vital as having round characters. Read on for definitions of flat characters, how they are used and tips for creating them
Understanding how the story structure as detailed in Freytag’s Pyramid can help you craft your own stories. Read on for a look at this storytelling tool
From productivity hacks to complete guides to writing, to how to write dialogue and generate new story ideas, we’ve covered these topics and more in 2023. Read on for a refresher of 10 top ideas to get you motivated and writing.
While dialogue isn’t real speech, but a form of stylized speech, it still needs to sound as natural and authentic as possible. Read on for ways to achieve this
You might be considering doing NaNoWriMo this November. Three writers give their advice on how to go about writing 50,000 words in a month
What makes Anne Lamott’s 1994 writing book so good? We unpack some of the key points of Bird by Bird: Instructions for a Writing Life