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“Your writing voice is the deepest possible reflection of who you are. The job of your voice is not to seduce or flatter or make...

For the beginners out there trying to find their feet - you are already writers. You might find yourself struggling with finding the time...

Writing What You Know, as mentioned in a previous post, is sound advice for beginner writers. Your inspiration may come from an...

'Find a subject you care about and which you in your heart feel others should care about. It is this genuine caring, not your games with...

The key to any good story is the beginning. The first line should be strong enough to evoke curiosity but not enough to "ruin" the...

“A good story is a dream shared by the author and the reader. Anything that wakes the reader from the dream is a mortal sin.” ― Victor J....

As you are writing, it can be difficult deciding which point of view to use in your story. For clarity: 1st person = 'I'he tale is told...

When writing, we tend to trail on and on. Shortening your sentences can help readers comprehend the point you are trying to convey faster...

'Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.' – John Steinbeck

If you're a budding writer overwhelmed by choices, information, and never-ending advice, look at Elle Paterson's blog. With a fun writing...