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Graeme Shimmin’s thoughts on creative writing based on his twenty-plus years of experience as a novelist.
Ever wondered how J. K. Rowling convinced billions of people that a boy wizard could play polo on a broomstick? Or how George R.R. Martin made dragons feel…
My minimalist, typographically based inspirational posters for writers and posters about editing and rewriting were very popular. It’s been a while, but now it’s time for a third…
Do you have a folder full of half-finished stories? You’re not alone. This article explores why it’s vital to finish what you started, why many writers get trapped…
At first glance it seems like blind judging is a great idea, but there are some surprising issues. Discover the nuances.
A lot of aspiring authors talk about writing a lot but don’t actually write. If you suspect that’s something you do, then here’s how to turn talk into action.
Maybe you spent ten years writing your novel, but you still only have ten seconds to sell it to a potential reader… and that’s why you need to know how to write a blurb.
An iconic scene from the movie Amadeus encapsulates what I call ‘The Amadeus Myth’. Picture this: a dimly lit room and the sound of a piano in the…
A great tagline can make the difference between your novel selling like hot cakes and it not selling at all… and that, fundamentally, is why you need to…
Did you ever stare at a blank page or screen for so long your eyes went funny? Or rewrite a sentence fifteen times and then finally delete it…
How to tread the fine line between making your story dramatic and slipping into melodrama.