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Your stories gathering tumbleweed?

You write a story, put it out there… and nothing. Nada. Zip. Zilch. Nobody (apart from your mum) seems to care. It’s a powerful story, one which had an impact on you when you lived or imagined it. Why doesn’t anyone comment on it or share it? The wind has been taken completely out of your sails. What went wrong?

Four things you should NEVER say to a writer

Be kind to your writer-type friend, even if to do so you must be cruel. Above all, be honest. Otherwise, you may well recognise yourself in a future story meeting a very sticky end.

Do YOU have what it takes to write a book?

Could you really write a book? It seems that every other person these days has a book in them, whether it's a book to tell their own story, a novel, or a book to complement their...

I’ve Got An Idea For A Story…

Got an idea for a story? Remember this – every famous writer had to start somewhere. What made the difference was that they made a start.

Why We All Love A Villain

I can't be the only one who is more interested in what a villain gets up to than the struggles of a goody-two-shoes hero. We are taught from the time we are very small that we...

Why You Should Never Write a Book

Why you should never write a book So what if you've always had that idea to write a novel? Big deal if the fabulous life events of a family member ought to be recorded for...