Flash fiction is a unique literary form that offers a captivating blend of challenge and creativity. With word limits typically ranging from 100 to 1,000 words, flash fiction requires writers to distill a story down to its most essential elements, crafting a complete narrative in a space where every word matters. This brevity, while challenging, … Continue reading Writing Flash Fiction: Tips and Techniques for Crafting Powerful, Concise Stories
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Writing Dialogue that Feels Real: Techniques for Natural, Believable Conversations
Dialogue is the heartbeat of a story. It reveals character, advances the plot, and immerses the reader in the world you've created. Writing dialogue that feels real and believable is an art, one that can significantly enhance your storytelling. Here are some techniques to help you craft dialogue that resonates with authenticity.1. Know Your CharactersBefore … Continue reading Writing Dialogue that Feels Real: Techniques for Natural, Believable Conversations
Writing for Different Audiences: Adapting Your Voice and Style
Writing is a versatile craft that requires adapting your voice and style to suit different audiences. Whether you're writing for children, adults, casual readers, or academic audiences, understanding the unique needs and preferences of each group is essential. My journey through various university modules has significantly helped me evolve as a writer, allowing me to … Continue reading Writing for Different Audiences: Adapting Your Voice and Style
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Writing: A Personal Journey
I’m sitting with my laptop, fingers poised above the keyboard, heart racing. I’ve been here before. The cursor blinks at me mockingly, as if saying, “What makes you think you can do this?” This, my friends, is imposter syndrome, and it’s an all-too-familiar companion on my writing journey.Let’s rewind a bit. When I first started … Continue reading Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Writing: A Personal Journey
Overcoming Writer’s Block: Strategies to Reignite Your Creative Spark
Writer's block. The mere mention of it can send shivers down a writer’s spine. It’s the dreaded obstacle that every writer encounters at some point, whether you’re a seasoned author or a budding novelist. But fear not! Writer’s block is not an insurmountable barrier; it’s a challenge that can be overcome with the right strategies. … Continue reading Overcoming Writer’s Block: Strategies to Reignite Your Creative Spark
The Art of Short Story Writing: A Casual Exploration
I'm discovering that there's something truly magical about short stories. These bite-sized tales pack a punch, capturing the essence of a moment, a character, or an emotion in just a few pages. If you're someone who loves storytelling but isn't quite ready to commit to a full-length novel, writing short stories can be a rewarding … Continue reading The Art of Short Story Writing: A Casual Exploration
Writing Short Stories and Putting Them Together
In last Monday's blog post, I shared an exciting new development in my storytelling journey: I have found a fresh and engaging outlet on TikTok. It's been an exhilarating experience to see my stories come to life in short, creative videos. However, I'm aware that not everyone is on TikTok, and I don't want anyone … Continue reading Writing Short Stories and Putting Them Together
I Did an Interview
A few weeks back, I did an interview with Andy N on his Spoken Label podcast. The podcast features interviews with authors and artists from around the UK. During the interview, we talk about how I got into writing, my latest book (at the time) Blindsighted, and where I see my career in writing going … Continue reading I Did an Interview
Book Covers: How? Why? When?
Recently I've been thinking about book covers and what other authors do to create theirs. As usual, I asked my followers on Twitter for their thoughts: Don’t judge a book by its cover, the old saying goes. But let’s face it, we all do. A cover is usually the first thing that you see of … Continue reading Book Covers: How? Why? When?
Chapters: To Name or Not to Name
Chapters, some books have them, some don’t, and everyone has an opinion on them, so I asked my fellow writers over on Twitter for their thoughts. Below are some of the responses. As you can see, the responses varied. Some people like short ones, others long, others don't care as long as they work with … Continue reading Chapters: To Name or Not to Name
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