Flawed Characters: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan
Flawed characters are essential to compelling storytelling because they reflect the complexity of real people.
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Why Cornwall is the Perfect Place for Crime Fiction by Jayne Chard
Author Jayne Chard on why Cornwall is so perfect for writers of Crime Fiction and
Writing Historical Fiction for Children by Sarah Webb
Sarah Webb, author of the just-published novel, The Bookshop Sisters, with some invaluable advice on
Half-Finished Novels by Hannah Brennan
Hannah Brennan, author of Nothing Left Behind, tells us: half-finished novels aren’t failures – they’re
Writing in a New Genre by Pam Lecky
Calling All (Crime) Readers: Author Pam Lecky on Embracing the Challenge of Writing in a
How I Built a Gothic Voice by Katelyn Emilia Novak
Katelyn Emilia Novak: How I Built a Gothic Voice for The Diary of Derek Drummond
Creative Non-Fiction for Children by Siski Kalla
Getting Your Facts Straight: author Siski Kalla on writing creative non-fiction for children. When you
Five Things to Remember When Writing by Marilyn McEntyre
Marilyn McEntyre, author of Start With a Word: On the Craft and Adventure of Writing,
Writing the Story Everyone Thinks They Know by Caroline Cauchi
Writing the story everyone thinks they know . . . Everyone has an opinion about
Writing a Sports Romance by Rebecca J. Caffery
How to Write a Sports Romance Sports Romance is currently one of the most rapidly
On Writing a Novella by A.M. Belsey
A.M. Belsey, author of Six Mile Store, tells us: A novella is not an incomplete
Tips for a Debut Author by Stephen Daly
Being a debut author is incredible and also one of the strangest experiences of my
Research: Trials and Tribulations by Jean Baveystock
Words of warning: writing is a selfish solitary occupation and research becomes addictive. You will
From Journalist to Novelist by Warwick Wise
Author Warwick Wise: As a journalist, your instinct is to be clear, concise and truthful.
Middle-Grade Novels: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan
Lucy O’Callaghan has some great advice and guidance about writing middle-grade novels. ‘Middle-grade is often
Character and Setting by A. A. Sekhon
Author A. A. Sekhon on how, when it comes to character and plot, the setting
Unique Lead Characters by Erik S. Meyers
Erik S. Meyers, author of the Sally Witherspoon mystery series, on how the key to
Health Care in Fiction by Chris Bridges
Chris Bridges, author of psychological thriller, The Death Bed, with some top tips when it
Meeting a Deadline by Áine Toner
Áine Toner, author of The Confidence Club, on how her training as a journalist has
Cosmetic Science: Write What You Know by Tess M. Calloway
From Cosmetic Claims to Crime Fiction: How Science, Storytelling, and the Zoe Blaise Mysteries Collided
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