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How to Choose a Character’s Name

Posted on June 26, 2020November 17, 2020 by janed

If there’s one certainty about characterisation, it’s that names don’t exist in isolation. It’s tempting to think: do they really matter all that much? After all, our parents chose our name simply because they liked it. Isn’t it enough to do the same with our characters?  While this is true to an extent, fiction is not…

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5 Ways to ‘Improve Your Grades’ from a Creative Writing Student

Posted on April 24, 2020November 12, 2020 by janed

Hello everyone, I hope I find you well. For those who want to continue improving their writing during the COVID-19 pandemic, here are five tips to make that happen. Even though I’m a (mature) student, you don’t need to be enrolled in anything to ‘improve your grades’ and so this article is for every writer…

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How to Write Fiction Like an Ancient Egyptian

Posted on January 14, 2020November 17, 2020 by janed

What do you think of when I say the words ‘Ancient Egypt’? Perhaps you’re imagining the Great Pyramid of Giza, stately, protective cats; maybe even the vibrant hieroglyphs on the walls of Tutankhamun’s tomb. In other words, I doubt you’re thinking about literature. Why? Because why would you? History has obliterated most of this ancient…

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10 Fine Websites for Writing Tips

Posted on November 20, 2019November 17, 2020 by janed

As creative writers, we’re well acquainted with the more familiar websites for writing tips, from Writer’s Digest to Write to Done. There are however, hundreds of other websites offering equally good advice, many of which (in my opinion) offer more original insights than the top dogs.  Here are ten of my current favourites to share!:…

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