
5 Tips For Finding the Story by Sam Blake
The blank page can be daunting but don’t let it stop you. Ideas for story
The blank page can be daunting but don’t let it stop you. Ideas for story
Five on a Novel Island It’s not often that one author is made up of
When I set out to write my first book, I knew little about the process,
Any discussion on writing will usually engender a mention of ‘Pantsers v. Plotters’ – namely,
Squawk! Pesky Parrot here. The old bird who sits on your shoulder and cackles about
For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a writer. As a
Read Part 1 of this article here. Introducing the Central Character It isn’t essential to
With a debut novel entering the world at the age of fifty-four, I’m a bit
The opening chapters of your novel are crucial for any author, but particularly if you
Mother-of-four, gin-drinker, binge-watcher, receipt hoarder, enthusiastic but terrible cook. Kristen also writes. She has had
What makes a great book – one that will attract an agent or publisher? Here
If you’re determined to write your first novel, John Boyne recently posted his 10 Tips
I’ve been writing constantly for the past 20+ years – as well as building three
It strikes fear into my heart. I’m quivering under the parapet, knowing I’m readying to
A new programme of writing masterclasses aimed at 15-25 year olds, has been released this
Madeleine D’Arcy’s linked short story collection, LIBERTY TERRACE, is published by Doire Press. Read, read,
Writing for me began out of the blue. I was a nurse and had just
My children’s novel No Ordinary Joe is inspired by my experiences growing up with a
Like most authors, I’ve often been asked how I write and less frequently where I
I wrote my first ever book when I was ten years old on the beach