Blog

How to build tension in your writing.

A simple and straight-forward guide for reflecting on your work and making relevant changes.

A simple guide to showing vs telling in your writing.

Have you read Strange Pictures by Japanese writer, Uketsu? If not, this Halloween might be the perfect time to do so...

Are you a plotter or a pantser? Or maybe you're a plantser! Let's find out...

Avoid those tricky comma conundrums with this quick and easy guide!

The winner of the 24 Word Story Competition has been announced!

A handy guide to cliches in creative writing, and how to avoid them.

A quick guide to similes, metaphors and kennings – the essential comparison toolkit.

Three simple things you can do from today to change the way you write – these will surprise you!

How to plot your novel or short story in 12 simple steps...

Are you ready to Start Your Story? Find out more about our creative writing course today!

Uncover nine simple ways you can improve your reading habits today!

A simple hack for writing an opening to any story, as well as diving into some excellent examples.

Creativity is addictive. And exhausting. And, much of the time, overwhelming, leading to stress and physical discomfort. Anyone who loves...

One of the biggest challenges faced by many writer's (probably every writer...) is self doubt. On so many occasions, especially when I...

With creativity, comes the rules of communication – and if you don't adhere at least some of these rules, you'll never be able to tell...

Some days writing is nothing but daunting. Many aspiring writers struggle to find their voice, maintain motivation, and refine their...

Perhaps one of the biggest advancements in the development of video games is how we can tell stories using animated characters, a killer...

Yes– it really is possible to plan a story (well, the parameters of one at least) in three simple steps. To help us with this process,...