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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…

Dialogue; for some it is an absolute joy to write but for others, the bane of their existence. Primarily dialogue helps move the story forward, it gives realism to your…

Novelettes, Novellas and Novels, What is the Difference?

Writing a novel can be daunting, especially for someone attempting their first draft of their very first narrative. Many first- time writers have a misconception that the longer the book…

Character Roles and Archetypes in Fiction

Hi everyone. Previously we have spoken about the development of characters, but we have not yet spoken about the character roles and archetypes that you may find. I will begin…

It’s hard to believe that we are barely three months into the year and already so much has happened. South Africa goes into a nationwide lock-down for twenty one days…