Developing your idea

If you have an idea for a story in mind and have begun fleshing it out then the developing your idea section of the site is for you. Browse our collection of articles full of advice and things to consider as your get started writing your book.

Guide to Writing for Children & YA
Article
4 min read
Wellbeing for Writers
Linda Strachan
13th October 2020
Edited
14th August 2024
In an exclusive extract from the new edition of the Guide to Writing for Children & YA, author Linda Strachan looks at the importance of not...
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Joanna Briscoe
Article
7 min read
Writing the 'What if?'
Joanna Briscoe
15th September 2020
Edited
19th August 2021

‘What if…?’ The question alone is so intriguing, it could form the beginning of a novel. 

I do often use the ‘What if?’...

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Peace Talks book cover
Article
5 min read
Better Late Than Never
Tim Finch
14th September 2020
Edited
19th August 2021
Author Tim Finch introduces us to his writers' collective and discusses how age doesn't need to count against you becoming a published author at a...
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