There’s always a risk inherent in making the reader stop and think about the writing that you break the spell of concentration. Similes can...
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.
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8th December 2020
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16th December 2020
My second children's book, which is about two boys who mess with dreams and old gods, is now, officially, finished. Well, the first draft is. Much...
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8th December 2020
Inside my head are:
* Night-time: summer, a hebridean island. A seventeen year old boy who’s gone missing, and a girl of fifteen...
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10th December 2024
Do you worry about how to protect your literary efforts?
Many writers are concerned that submitting their book to publishers or agents runs...
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2nd October 2020
Author Laura Jane Cassidy highlights the importance of rewriting.
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17th September 2020
Arranging for a space to write in a domestic environment can be a mammoth challenge. Scriptwriter Rib Davis shares his experiences of writing from...