Writing Advice

Getting started can be the hardest part of writing fiction, nonfiction, or poetry. Making a plan, and setting off confidently in the right direction sounds easy, but too often we find ourselves staring at the blank page in terror (or simply wandering away to find a less daunting task). In this article we share some … Read more

Literary theory or literary criticism can be hard to understand at the best of times. It’s frequently written in complex language, and addresses some of the most complex and challenging ideas around. So how do you even get started with this field? The best place to begin with literary theory is with glossaries, introductions to … Read more

It’s a brave writer who sets out to write a long novel, and chances are if you’ve sought out this article, you have the courage required to pen a lengthy story of your own. It can be difficult to sustain the interest of a reader over hundreds of pages. It can also be difficult to … Read more

As an aspiring author, or simply as someone who wonders how writers earn their keep, you might wonder whether writers are paid for attending book signings and book tours. Is that glamorous time spent sitting in a leather chair while people queue up for a brief chat, an autograph and a selfie time on the … Read more

You have been putting off starting your novel, play, poetry collection, or screenplay for years, and now you are ready to take the plunge. You have a great idea, and you are sure it will sell. You’ve done your research, and you are ready to write, but just where do you start?  Writing is not … Read more

These sixteen literary devices are must know tips that every writer should learn early in their career. Feel your story could be better? Try engaging with this checklist to make sure you are using the techniques and devices the pros are.  Our favourite literary devices are foreshadowing, rising tension, strong protagonist, compelling antagonist, strong thematic … Read more