Blog
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8th December 2020
‘I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be.’ Douglas Adams
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Pace and plot
A well-paced narrative that keeps a reader hooked from the opening sentences through to the closing pages of a book is a difficult but sought after skill. This collection of articles on pace and plot provide essential tips on how to keep your readers turning those pages.
Article
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4th August 2022
Successful author of romantic fiction, Fiona Harper, gives tips and advice for writing a story that will have readers rooting for a happy ending from...
Blog
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8th December 2020
It is definitely worth doing scene by scene analyses of classic texts – be they novels, film scripts, or plays. This helps you get a...
Article
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15th September 2020
How can you develop your story, add depth to your plot and create engaging & believable characters that will remain with readers long after they'...
Article
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12th October 2020
Bestselling crime writer Kerry Wilkinson tells us how he creates a plot that keeps readers hooked until the very last page - and gives his tips for...
Article
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Edited
15th September 2020
1. The characters have to be believable and relatable with a real sense of depth.
2. Every character has to exist for a reason – I had ‘...