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Imposter syndrome

Imposter syndrome. A feeling that most if not all writers will experience at some point in their careers. But what is is and how do you overcome it before it…

Have you recently read a book where an orphan becomes the chosen one and saves the world? How about one where two characters fall in love with the same person and that person has to choose who to be with? Yes? Well, welcome to tropes. A trope, as defined in the literature, is a 'convention or device that establishes a predictable or stereotypical representation of a character, setting, or scenario in a creative work.'

Building a fictional religion in fantasy

Fantasy writing can be daunting, there is a lot to create and much to consider when designing a world that is truly immersive. Like the real world, one of the…

Looking back over this past year is quite a daunting experience. Life has changed so drastically for so many people. From the way we work to the way we interact…

Planner or Pantser, a Writer’s Guide to Plotting

This week I have decided to delve into the complex world of writer types and plotting. So What kind of writer are you? Like many things, there are two extremes…

Beta readers. Those wonderful people that we love and dislike immensely in equal measure. Let’s face it, there comes a point where you have seen your work so much that you…

Breaking Through the Battle Scene Writing Barrier

Hi everyone, I have finally returned from a short hiatus, having battled with my health over the past few weeks. In light of my fight, I felt it appropriate to…