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Often in the early stages and first-draft, we have reams of exciting ideas in our writing, but not so much stuff actually happening on t...
Want to keep the reader on the edge of their seats in a scene, quivering with suspense as they turn each page? I’ve got a thrilling Writin...
If you want to explore red herrings, to keep the reader distracted from the true reveal you’re actually working towards, I’ve got a lovely...
We’re all told that a story needs “narrative tension”, a “central conflict”, and that’s true. The problem, though, is that in this context...
Happy Valentine's! And to celebrate, I've got a writing skill for you about a very different kind of love, as well as a love poem,...
More specifically, don’t use AI in your stories or poems if you want to get them published. (And even more specifically: by “AI”, I mean “...
Creativity loves novelty, the element of surprise, and what could be more novel and surprising than those lists of Surprising Facts that do ...
If you want to practise writing dialogue, here's a lovely free-form way to approach it, which also helps you separate out their voices,...
To add to your collection of festive writerly games, decor, and joyous silliness, I have a lovely new brace of parlour games for you, per...
Hearty cheesy mushroom bake with red lentils, succulent inside and crispy on top . Gluten-free | Veggie Ars longa, vita brevis , as I sa...
Creating and getting to know our characters is one of the most joyous parts of writing. It's also an area where we easily slip into hab...