Seven Key First Chapter Questions
Abigail Perry’s Seven Key First chapter Questions are touchstones. They apply not only to opening chapters, but to every chapter […]
Meeting in Vienna
Meeting in Vienna came from a set writing prompt; ten minutes or 300 words, three prompt words (oak leaf, autumn,
Short Fiction List 2025
The Short Fiction List 2024 (updated): some of the short stories posted here on the site.
Writing the Last Chapter
Writing the last chapter doesn’t mean getting to the end of the plot. Whatever is in the last chapter is
World Book Day 2024
World Book Day 2024 returns Thursday March 7th on a mission to promote reading for pleasure. The charity again offers
Direct and Indirect Dialogue
What’s the difference between direct and indirect dialogue? And why do we need both? Listen to the audio version on
Eight Types of Surprises
The reader hook you didn’t know you needed: Eight Types of Surprises to keep the reader turning those pages. Jessie
The Character Growth Worksheet
If you’re stuck developing a character for your story, look no further than Jeff Elkins‘ Character Growth Worksheet. A favourite
Bandstand in the Rain
Bandstand in the Rain came from a set writing prompt on the theme of… rain. The first time she spoke,
Abandonment Issues and the Feisty Heroine
I realise I have two common themes in my fiction: abandonment issues and the feisty heroine. This feeds directly into