Crafting a captivating beginning for your story
Essential tips and techniques for authors looking to create an engaging opening that hooks readers and sets the tone for their narrative.
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From Belfast to the beyond: Narnia, Westeros, and the Northern Irish science fiction scene
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
How to choose a title for your story
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
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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The three things that get in the way of writing progress (and what to do about them)
Has your writing hit a brick wall? Break free from writer’s block by understanding the 3 main causes – and how to overcome them.
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Writer’s block when your novel is nearly finished: what it is, why it happens, and how to fix it
Writers block when your novel is nearly finished: What it is, why it happens, and how to fix it It’s like the marathon of the middle, except at the end of the process So, you’ve almost finished writing your novel. You’ve won out over the most common writing difficulties that get in the way of putting words
Do you need a writing mentor?
How to find a writing mentor, what a writing mentor does, and alternatives to consider if a writing mentorship isn’t right for you.
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