For the authors who have to be dragged kicking and screaming to their socials and who’ve been wondering if it’s possible to be a successful author in this connected era without building a massive following on TikTok… The short answer is yes. For the longer answer, read on.
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Characters are the heartbeat of any great story. Learn how to make yours leap off the page and connect with your reader.
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From Belfast to the Beyond: Narnia, Westeros, and the Northern Irish science fiction scene As a Belfast writer, born and bred, I’m proud to be part of the rich tradition of speculative fiction in Northern Ireland.And if you’re thinking, “Northern Ireland has a rich tradition of speculative fiction…?” don’t worry – you’re not alone. We
A comprehensive overview of what authors should know and consider when setting out to plot their novel.
The ultimate guide to plotting a novel: A step-by-step approach Read More »
Has your writing ground to a halt? Read on for some tips to get back on track when writer’s block makes it seem like you’ll never finish writing your novel.
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Are you worried about making your characters’ dialogue sound “natural”? It’s much less important than you might think. Here’s why.
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Level up your writing with a powerful character development exercises for authors – and see it in action in Our Flag Means Death
A quick and easy exercise to help get to the heart of your novel’s main characters and create a spellbinding journey for your reader.
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A story’s title is its identity. This blog looks at how to craft a compelling title that demands attention and hooks readers from the start.
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5 ways fanfiction can make you a better writer Remember that kerfuffle on Twitter a few years back? Where someone tweeted about how fanfiction makes writers worse at writing* and basically the entire #writingcommunity blew up her mentions with tales of exactly why that wasn’t true? I was still on the bird site in those
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