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Writing in the voice of a child

We explore how to write in the voice of a child, with examples and some exercises to help you get into the perspective of a child

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Character writing Modern-day novel writing

Interiority in fiction: the glue between inner and outer worlds

Learning how to write interiority, in fiction, as well as in memoir, will deepen readers’ understanding of characters

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Character writing Narration Point of view

Delving into fourth person point of view

While this is an unusual way of telling a story, learning to use fourth person point of view can lead to some intriguing tales

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Point of view Writing Process

A definitive guide to mastering point of view

When you crack open a novel you’re stepping into the shoes of the narrator of the story. And how that story unfolds and immerses you largely depends … Read More

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Character writing Novel writing tips

How to use Jung’s 12 archetypes to shape characters

We explore the 12 Jungian archetypes, seeing how they can be used in writing.

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Character writing Modern-day novel writing Writing advice

Exploring the depths of villainy

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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Character writing Learning how to write Writing advice

The art of writing flat characters

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

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Beyond stereotypes: portraying realistic LGBTIQ+ characters

Portraying realistic, credible and relatable LGBTIQ+ characters is within your grasp. Read on for tips and how to avoid the 10 tropes

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Character writing Story Development

100 character development questions to inspire deeper arcs

Character development questions about goals, motivations, conflicts, fears, typical habits, personality and more help build rich characterization. Read 100 questions.

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