Posts by Elaine Mead

Whether you’re writing fiction, non-fiction or something in between, approaching your writing as a professional requires a bit of strategy and a lot of tenacity. Being a good writer isn’t...

If there's one thing recent times have taught us, it's how vital human connection is. Long bouts of isolation at home and social distancing have left many craving connections to their loved ones,...

Sympathy and empathy. They might be two of the most elusive traits to convey and build through writing, but they’re also two of the most important. When writing a character-led story or novel,...

Short stories are a fantastic way for writers to develop their craft for longer fiction, and an exciting category of writing in their own right.  Although they've grown in popularity across...

“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” —Stephen King It's impossible to overestimate the power of reading. But aside from the...

Plot versus character. Two heavyweight wrestlers stepping into the ring. The question on many writers' lips is: who will win? It’s a common conundrum, with many writers wondering where they...