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Jan 207 min read
Finding Creativity in an Office Job
It’s been ten years since I took my first tentative steps towards a desire to write for a living. A decade on, a whopping 0% of my...
Jun 26, 20245 min read
The Five Finger Pitch
A Five Finger pitch is a five-pronged method of writing a brief pitch for your story.
Jun 8, 20242 min read
Lost Boys and Fairies: The Writers' Guide
How did Daf Jones' tell a tale closely linked to his own experience without infringing on the facts of his life?
May 27, 20242 min read
Furiosa: The Writers' Guide
"About 12 years ago, I was on a long flight between Los Angeles and Sydney and the movie Fury Road came up and played in my head."
May 8, 20241 min read
Inside No 9: The Writers' Guide
As BBC's Inside No. 9 enters its final series, there's a lot of buzz around this cult anthology. What can writers learn from Inside No. 9?
Mar 11, 202413 min read
Script Report: DUNE (1984)
Screenwriting is a visual medium. If dialogue can be avoided, it should be, unless the words are poetry.
Nov 20, 20236 min read
How a Proper Editing Process Will Save Your Writing from AI Dominance
Artificial Intelligence can polish a turd, but it can’t make your writing any better than you already are.
Jun 16, 20234 min read
What is a Story Bible and why do all Professional Writers need to know about them?
A Story Bible is a crucial element to a writers arsenal, but what is it and why is it so important?
Jan 8, 20237 min read
Offering Feedback: How to Talk to a Writer in Need
Helping a friend with their story can be daunting. Here's a few hints and tips to make sure you're giving them the best advice you can!
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