2016 Take-Aways
Writers work most effectively to a plan. Set your goals for 2017 to achieve more.
Articles
How to start writing fiction
I'm pleased to publish this guest post by Shirley Williams, who previously contributed Thoughts From a Reader (link in text below). In this post, she d…
Ogres onions and layers – Part 2
Let's start with the unsubtle. I'm no expert on all this stuff. In Ogres onions and layers Part 2 I'm merely passing on to you what I've learnt to date…
What to do when a market doesn’t pay its way
I met Michelle Barber online when we crossed paths writing content for a big hungry web site. Over the years, we learned we had a lot in common in the …
10 top sites to post your work
Trying to make your name as a writer in any niche these days is hard. Whilst the web is a rich resource, it's a busy place and users suffer from inform…
Story structure, plotting and free flow
Screenwriters and novelists, it's not easy to turn out a good tale. A writer will get more criticism over story structure, plotting and free flow, than…
How do I live a creative life?
I was fortunate enough to come across producer and screenwriter Alan Denman on twitter, about the time I was thinking of learning screenwriting. Alan h…
Why start a blog?
I read lots of advice online for bloggers seeking themes and content ideas to start a blog. What blog do I want to create? How do I find topics to post…
Thoughts from a reader
This guest post is by Professor Shirley Williams of the University of Reading, who is an avid reader, and had an ambitious target of reading 50 books a…
5 survival tips for writers
Writing is a strenuous business. It taxes not only your brain but also your entire body. To survive the long haul, you need to avoid burn out and physi…