Writing fiction
If you want to try your hand at writing fiction, we've got some useful tips and guides to get you started.
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Great characters
Get advice on how to make your characters feel like real people with our top tips.
Writing dialogue
Get tips about when to use dialogue and how to make it sound believable.
Thinking about diversity
How can you make sure your writing is diverse and inclusive? Our top tips will give you some pointers.
Perfecting your plot
Get advice on how to make sure your writing has a clear structure - and doesn't get saggy...
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Authors' tips for getting started
Looking for advice from the experts? Top authors offer their top tips on getting started with writing.
Next steps
So you've written something you're happy with - but what now? Get advice on publishing and agents here.