As familiar as we may be with the health benefits of exercise, it's often one of the first things we time-poor writers sacrifice in order to work on our craft. I know I do, anyway. But in addition...
Category: Fiction Writing
The Ultimate Guide To Flash Fiction (And How To Write Your Own)
Flash fiction has become increasingly popular in recent years. You've probably noticed a plethora of websites and online publications dedicated entirely to flash fiction or microfiction, and...
While writers the world over struggle to craft truly original stories, theorists spend their time identifying ways in which they are actually all the same. Joseph Campbell famously reduced the...
Anyone who's studied literature, taken a writing course or joined a book club has no doubt encountered the expression 'purple prose'. For those who haven't, Google defines it as: "Prose that is too...
Characters are shaped by their pasts – that's why so many superheroes have spin-offs dedicated to telling their origin stories. While you don't need to write detailed accounts of what happens to...
People new to writing are often advised by teachers, mentors and other established writers to find their voice. But before we delve into exercises to help you discover your own writer’s...