Writing tips and tricks I’ve picked up over the years – mostly for fiction, but with some nonfiction advice mixed in too.
If you’re like me, you can sometimes find all the different titles given to separate parts of a book to be overwhelming. The story or knowledge is contained in the …
There are plenty of ways writers can find inspiration or ideas for their story, and one of the most helpful for me is gaming. By gaming, I’m referring to console …
Writing is something I do because I enjoy it. If I get to a stage where I just don’t feel like writing, I stop and reevaluate my story. I do …
I’ve been attending more literary events this year and getting involved with the Melbourne writing community. Since attending YA Day 2019, I’ve got to know lots of writers and they’re …
Plot or characters are always mentioned as the most important parts of writing a story, but tension is equally important. Tension is what will keep your reader reading. Your characters …
Coming up with story ideas is a different process for everyone. There’s no one way to be creative. Depending on the genre writers can find inspiration anywhere or everywhere. I …
Literature and architecture are often combined to explain concepts and explore design. Interdisciplinary architecture practices are becoming more prevalent and literature has always explored spaces and places. In this post …
No matter how much work you put into creating a world (worldbuilding), it won’t necessarily feel authentic to the reader if you’re not aware of when and how you’re integrating …
