People of all ages dream of becoming published authors. Yes, there’s the passion for writing that fuels that desire, but there’s also the allure of wealth and fame, gracing the red carpet for the premiere of the screen adaptation of one’s book. That, however, is not always the reality. Writing a novel can make you … Read more
You want to write your novel, but you haven’t had the time or opportunity to formally learn the writing craft at university or any writing courses. You have an excellent command of the language, but should you wait to get your bestseller started? Can you write a novel even if you haven’t taken any courses? … Read more
Fantasy authors don’t usually enter the world of authorship because they want to earn money, but rather because they love fantasy. With that said, many fantasy writers do go on to earn money with their writing. If you’re an aspiring fantasy novelist, you’re probably wondering if you, too, can make money writing a fantasy book. … Read more
Are you thinking about writing a novel? Maybe it’s just an idea for one, or perhaps you’re committed to finally putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and getting it done. Well, before you jump into the world of writing, it might be helpful to get some facts together that tell you precisely what … Read more
Ernest Hemingway is a much loved and revered reporter and writer of short stories, fiction, creative nonfiction and (even some) poems. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. Here is our list of his four best works. 1. Should I read For Whom the Bell Tolls? This has got to be Hemingway’s greatest … Read more
The 10 best epistolary writers are Richardson, Stoker, Shelley, Keyes, King, Walker, Atwood, Butler, Adiga and Chbosky. These authors have each created stories from letters or other kinds of documents they have written, which emulate real life and actual correspondence between people. The word ‘epistolary’ comes from the Latin word ‘epistola’, which means a letter … Read more
Yes, Enid Blyton remains entirely worth reading. In 1982, she was voted the most popular author by 10,000 eleven-year-old children. After Agatha Christie, Jules Verne and Shakespeare, she’s also the most translated author of all time. Where to Start Reading Enid Blyton? If you enjoy reading about topsy-turvy worlds and strange, illogical and funny characters, … Read more
The Victorian era roughly corresponds with the life of Queen Victoria (1837 – 1901), but according to some it does spill out a little to each side as well. Before the Victorian era comes the Georgian period, and the Edwardian period followed after. This period features Britain as the dominant global power, the Irish famine, … Read more
Yes, Barbara Cartland is worth reading. If you are writing Romance novels, and you haven’t read Cartland, there’s a big hole in your education! If you are a reader seeking out the greatest Romance around, Cartland’s offerings surely must entice you, as they have millions of others. Barbara Cartland is known as the Queen of … Read more
The best novella writers are Eliot, Márquez, Capote, Hemingway, Steinbeck, and Conrad. Novellas, longer than a short story but shorter than a novel, offer writers the opportunity to deeply affect a reader in a shorter space of time – perfect for attention spans which shrink every year! George Eliot The Lifted Veil by George Eliot … Read more