Fantasy is no Different
For all the world-building and lore, I realise Fantasy is no different from any other story structure. All genres contain […]
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2023
13-19 March is Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2023. A worldwide initiative to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences, the aim
Cure Sagging Middle Syndrome
Explosive beginning, great ending, so why does your novel suffer from Sagging Middle Syndrome? Listen to the audio version on
Unlock the Power of Imagination
It’s almost miraculous how a book can unlock the power of imagination. Few things fire the imagination like a story.
Celebrating World Book Day 2023
Thursday March 2nd; we’re celebrating World Book Day 2023. The World Book Day organisation is a charity whose mission is
Five Plot Clichés to Avoid
If there genuinely are no new stories, only new twists, then what counts as plot clichés to avoid? From Booktuber
Perfect Your Process Online Summit March 24th – 27th
Daniel David Wallace brings his next event: Perfect Your Process 2023 online summit, running March 24th-27th. Connect with new writers,
Fantasy Writers’ Week 2023
Fantasy Writers’ Week 2023: Discover the secrets for writing, editing, and publishing a fantasy novel at this free online summit.
Surprise versus Suspense
Surprise versus suspense: what’s the difference? And why does one make for more engaging writing than the other? Listen to
Conventions of the Fantasy Genre
No dragons, no elves; does that mean I’m ignoring the conventions of the fantasy genre? Not necessarily. The fantasy genre