Writing Articles

Whether you’re working on a non-fiction book or a novel, if you want to get as much as you can from your research and avoid wasting time, read on.

Many novels and short stories get rejected because they do not include enough dialogue – or the speech their characters use sounds stilted and unrealistic. Here are some tips to help you make the most of what your characters say.

Whether you holiday at home or abroad learn how to improve your chances of turning your experiences into cash.  

Many novels and short stories get rejected because they do not include enough dialogue – or the speech their characters use sounds stilted and unrealistic. So here are some tips to help you make the most of what your characters say.

Enjoy writing poems? Feel you’d like to earn some money – and plenty of kudos? Read on for our top tips on entering poetry competitions.

Would you like to write your life story for family and friend? Might a publisher be interested? Read on to find out the best way to approach your project.

Is there such a thing as ‘writers’ block’?  If you feel that you have ever suffered from it here are eight suggestions for ensuring that your creativity starts to flow again.

Long after readers have forgotten many other features of your book or short story, it will be your characters who will live on in their minds. And the stronger, the more colourful and the more striking your characters are, the more memorable they’ll be.

Do you see yourself as the next Lord Byron or a Carol Ann Duffy? Whatever your poetry writing aspirations here are ten useful tips to help you on your way.

You’ve spent a good deal of your time and energy writing a book, and now you’d like to see it in print. Read on to find out the benefits and drawbacks of self-publishing.

Harry Potter. The name brings instant recognition from people all over the world. The books have sold over 350 million copies worldwide. Only the bible has more translations. When Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was published in 1997, JK Rowling was a previously unpublished author. She had no publishing credits, no insider knowledge, no friends in the industry. So how did she go on, in the space of ten short years, to become the first billionaire author on the planet?

Want to write more fluently? Here are five simple tips that can save you time and help you hone your writing skills.