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Why a Writing Course Could Be Your Gateway to Success
In today’s fast-paced world, effective written communication is an essential skill. Whether you’re a student, a professional or just an avid writer, a writing course
Writer Rejection and the Five Stages of Grief
Only writers as hard-boiled as Hemingway emerge unscathed from the trauma of literary rejection. The rest of us – the as-yet unpublished – experience the
Doubting Yourself as a Writer? You Are Not Alone.
Doubting yourself as a writer is more common than you think. How can you overcome self-doubt and find your writing voice? BY LAURA SWAIN Is
How to Work as a Ghostwriter
Ghostwriting can be a lucrative writing career for those with strong writing skills and a good work ethic. Read more to discover how to make
How to Use Anecdotes to Invigorate Your Writing
The following tips by writer Veselina Yaneva will help you add colour to your writing with anecdotes. ‘Show, don’t tell’ is one of the most
10 Tips to Launch Your Writing Career in the UK (and Actually Make Money!)
If you are wondering how to become a creative writer in the UK, success relies on moving past unguided practice. The fastest route involves structured
Upwork: Marketing Yourself as a Writer
Learn all about the digital marketplace that can help you kick start your business as a freelancer. BY MICAELA REDGARD Digital is the future, but
Interviewing Sources for Articles and Novels: Top Tips
As a writer, your research will often require that you interview sources or subjects for your article or novel. You’ll want to make the most
Writers College Success Story: Award-Winning Novelist Martin Steyn
The dark side of human nature holds a certain allure for acclaimed crime fiction author, Martin Steyn. He completed the Skryf ’n Roman (Write a
Getting Started with Creative Writing: Six Top Tips
The blank page can be intimidating for an aspiring fiction writer, but anyone can write creatively. Here are six helpful tips to get you started.
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Logical Flow: The Choreography of Smooth Writing
Doubting Yourself as a Writer? You Are Not Alone.
Why It’s Rewarding to Write for Free
Why Do Authors Use Pseudonyms, and Should You?
How to Work as a Ghostwriter
Tight Lines: How to Reduce Your Word Count
Tips and Tools For Creative Writing
Should Copy and Content Writers Be Worried about ChatGPT and AI Technology?
A collective groan can be heard around the world as copy and content writers grapple with the influx of AI-generated content – wondering if they
Is a Creative Writing Course Worth It? (An Honest UK Guide)
The quick answer for aspiring writers Yes, a creative writing course is worth it if it provides one-to-one professional feedback rather than generic, pre-recorded videos
How to Write a Thrilling Short Story: 5 Key Elements
An engaging short story is one of reading’s great pleasures. If you would like to write a story that draws the reader in and sweeps
How to Work as a Ghostwriter
Ghostwriting can be a lucrative writing career for those with strong writing skills and a good work ethic. Read more to discover how to make
Interviewing Sources for Articles and Novels: Top Tips
As a writer, your research will often require that you interview sources or subjects for your article or novel. You’ll want to make the most
A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started as a Writer
Following the eleven steps below can help you begin your writing career BY VESELINA YANEVA Step 1: Read. Read. Read. ‘You can’t be a good
An Interview with Alex Smith, Award-Winning Literary Author
Alex Smith has penned an array of literary works, including two magic realist novels, Algeria’s Way and Four Drunk Beauties, alongside two YA fantasies, Agency
You Too Can Be a Successful Writer After 50
The world has seen several award-winning authors who only started writing in the second half of their lives. Find out why starting later is not
Can You Make a Living Running a Blog?
Many people have started blogs in order to generate additional income – but the question often posed is, ‘Can I make a full-time living from
Writer Rejection and the Five Stages of Grief
Only writers as hard-boiled as Hemingway emerge unscathed from the trauma of literary rejection. The rest of us – the as-yet unpublished – experience the
6 Tips to Gain Unshakeable Confidence as an Aspiring Writer
By Andrea Gouws Pursuing a writing career can be intimidating at times. Self-doubt, writer’s block – it’s all part of the process! Here are 6
How to Use Anecdotes to Invigorate Your Writing
The following tips by writer Veselina Yaneva will help you add colour to your writing with anecdotes. ‘Show, don’t tell’ is one of the most
How Using Nouns Can Enliven Your Writing
BY VESELINA YANEVA These guidelines for using nouns will help you immerse your readers in your written world. Good writing needs to paint a
Getting Started with Creative Writing: Six Top Tips
The blank page can be intimidating for an aspiring fiction writer, but anyone can write creatively. Here are six helpful tips to get you started.
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