Writing tips
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How to write a novel: 25 rules
by Matt Haig1. Never be in awe of your own style. 2. Writer's block = writer's indecision. 3. Write anything at first. Francois Sagan said 'I have to write to begin to think.' So do you. 4. Right now, forget about money.... -
Advice to young writers
by Sarah J MaasFantasy author Sarah J Maas published her first novel online at the age of just 16. She has since gained a big online fanbase, and this year published her first novel in print – Throne of Glass. Here, she... -
Before the story must come a love of the past...
by Cora HarrisonCora Harrison, author of Debutantes and I Was Jane Austen's Best Friend, shares her tips for writing historical fiction Start with pictures. That’s the first of my tips for writing historical fiction. Now these pictures can come from something you... -
Find what works for you...
by Nikesh ShuklaAuthor and Booktrust web editor Nikesh Shukla tells us how he balances a dayjob and writing, all thanks to technology. Writing tips tend to veer between the prescriptive ('have your main character reveal a dark secret on page... -
Writing for teens
by Chris HigginsAuthor Chris Higgins shares her tips for writing aimed at teenagers and young adults: Know your audience. Mix with people who are the age of your characters. Do lots of school events with students who may not be fans. You... -
Joyce Dunbar's guide to writing picture books
by Joyce DunbarAlthough you may not be interested in writing a picture book - perhaps because you can't illustrate - they are a very good way to learn about shaping a story, because they have a built in structure, generally, of 12-14... -
Blog your head off
by Jean Hannah EdelsteinBefore being an author was anything but a distant dream, I was a blogger . I started in earnest in late 2007. My initial intention was simply to create a space on the web where readers and editors could find... -
How to write comedy
by Tiernan DouiebYou want to write comedy? Well it's easy. I've just done it and didn't even use a spell check. I'd definitely suggest starting with a 'c' rather than a 'k' as that sounds either wacky or German and either way... -
There are no rules...
by Clare Wigfall1) YOU CAN’T JUST GET ON A BIKE AND RIDE IT DOWN THE STREET If you’ve never learnt how to ride a bike, you wouldn’t expect to climb onto a saddle and sail off down the street. If... -
Writing Short Stories
by Stuart EversI'm wary about giving advice. Writing is such a personal thing that putting across a set of edicts everyone should follow seems rather reductive. After all, I write in a certain way that would, for example, probably be of no...
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