The Shining by Stephen King is recognised as one of the best horror stories of all time. A family stranded in a hotel during winter, and the curious and unexplainable …
writing
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I like writing the unreal, but I also like writing the real with unreal possibility. Sci-fi is fascinating because of the possible scenarios based on real world logic. There are …
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A couple of weeks ago I learned about an event where you got to go inside one of the largest publishing houses in Australia: Hachette. Unfortunately, the event was in …
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I didn’t think I’d be excited about going back to university. Honestly, I didn’t expect to go back to university at all. I thought I’d finished studying, but nope. This …
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These are not necessarily grammar mistakes, but instances where grammar can trip you up. I want this post to help you know what to avoid, and when using certain grammar …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
I’ve put together a list of 15 words to be wary of. These words are superfluous. Try cutting them out. If your sentence still makes sense and has the same …
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 …