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This is a concise blog post detailing a series of questions for creating and developing character. This is particularly useful for actors...

You've spent extensive time researching casting directors, agents, publishers, jobs, and crafting a worthy cover letter or CV for them to...

Radio marketing can be a crucial platform to reach your audience, which is no wonder why in 2020 £577-million was spent on radio...

Have you ever read a story that just didn’t hold your attention? Maybe the characters were interesting, and the writing was solid, but...

Writing a story synopsis is an essential skill for any novelist. Whether you’re pitching your novel to agents and publishers or simply...

Unless your gifted with a wild, wild imagination and liberating self-confidence, then you have at some point struggled for ideas. Whether...

When crafting memorable characters for your stories, their depth, quirks, and authenticity can make or break your narrative. But how do...

Writer’s block can feel like a creative desert, where no ideas seem to flow and every word feels forced, and you stare into the abyss of...

The Western genre has long been a staple in literature, film, and television, capturing the rugged spirit of the American frontier....

Writing a manuscript can be an exciting yet daunting task, especially for beginners. The thrill of crafting a story, developing...

If, like me, you are a workaholic, you will struggle with burnout. Writer's burnout is a common challenge, especially for those who write...

If you're new to writing fiction, short stories are an excellent starting point. They allow you to experiment with characters, plots, and...

As writers, we are always on the lookout for valuable resources to improve our craft, navigate the publishing world, and stay inspired....

Purple Prose is writing so elaborate that it draws attention to itself, alienating the reader from the story, and slowing the pace of the...

When approaching literary agents, along with a well-polished manuscript, you will need a strong and concise SYNOPSIS. This Synopsis is...

Unless you are going to self-publish, as a writer you will need a literary agent. To approach an agent you will need to have completed...

"It was all a dream..." Don't you just hate lines like this. They're called cliches. And they are like slapping beige paint on a Picasso:...

When you go to submit a book, you'll be faced with a list of the agent's preferred "genres". These will often be commercial fiction,...

"Show, don't tell" - I've always found this rule confusing. In this entry, I try to discern what is meant by "show, don't tell", and...

The Twenty-first Century debate: "Paper or Laptop?" Many writers ask whether they should be writing by hand or typing their work. I do...