This blog highlights the value of writing games in overcoming creative blocks. By encouraging writers to ask probing questions, observe characters, consider settings, and experiment with story structure, these games foster deeper engagement with narratives. They offer refreshing techniques to unlock creativity and enhance storytelling, allowing writers to strengthen their work.
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How To Use The Two Sentences Per Chapter Plan Method
In this blog, we discuss how to use two sentences or up to 50 words to describe the action that happens in each chapter. This gives you the opportunity to clearly plan out the action in your novel to make sure pacing works for your story
Why We Should Keep Old Drafts (No Matter How Bad They Are)
Writers evolve over time, and while old drafts may seem cringy, they hold valuable insights. This blog highlights five reasons to retain these drafts: discovering hidden ideas, observing tonal changes, recognising personal growth, exploring fandom writing, and leveraging previous versions during revisions.
What Writing Advice I’d Give Fourteen Year Old Me
This week, very weirdly for me, marks the 15th anniversary of me starting to write stories. I was a fairly naïve fourteen year old kid back then. To mark this milestone, I’m going to list some advice I would tell my fourteen year old self if I had the chance at the start of myContinueContinue reading “What Writing Advice I’d Give Fourteen Year Old Me”
What We Can Learn From Kids Films
If I said we have a lot to learn from kids films, there may be people who wouldn’t believe me. In this blog, I’m going to break down what we can learn from these crackers of filmmaking. Be warned though I will be giving spoilers to some films if you haven’t seen them yet. 1.ContinueContinue reading “What We Can Learn From Kids Films”
How Reading Helps Writing Better Stories
Reading extensively enhances a writer’s skills by providing insights into genre conventions, narrative flow, character immersion, and structural integrity. By understanding existing literature, writers can develop fresh twists and avoid clichés. Engaging with diverse texts allows for better storytelling and encourages originality while building on established ideas. Happy reading!
How Understanding Autism Can Deepen Character Development
Autism and deeper character development may not sound like they work together. In this blog, I’m going to break down how you can use the understanding of autism to deepen your understanding of your own characters. 1. Special Interests We’ve all seen those representations of autism where the individual has a special interest in aContinueContinue reading “How Understanding Autism Can Deepen Character Development”
How To Process Feedback
Receiving feedback on writing is essential but processing it for revisions can be challenging. Key tips include discerning genuine opinions from imposed ideas, recognising valuable notes even if unexpected, handling criticism constructively while remaining confident in your work, and filtering disrespectful comments that undermine your effort. Trust your instincts as a writer.
How To Analyse Your First Draft
Congratulations! You’ve finished your first draft of your story. Now the daunting prospect of checking what works looms. In this blog, I’m going to break down what to look for to head into your next draft. 1. Consistency When writing your story, whether it’s a novel or script, what can kill it off is consistency.ContinueContinue reading “How To Analyse Your First Draft”
How To Use Prompts For Your Stories
Story prompts are valuable tools that can ignite creativity in writers. They serve as starting points or plot twist ideas. The blog offers three tips: using a pot to store prompts, playing the “what if” game to explore ideas, and asking “why” questions to deepen understanding of characters and plots. Embrace prompts to rejuvenate your writing.