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Submit your work to a literary agent: a step-by-step guide
Are you after a literary agent to connect you with the right publishers? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create a compelling agent submission.
Submit your work to publishers: a step-by-step guide
Here’s a quick step-by-step guide to help you make sure you’ve covered all bases before submitting your manuscript to a publisher.
Writing opportunities to keep you game fit
Try these writing competitions and opportunities, designed to get you off the couch and flexing your writing muscles without breaking a sweat.
For the love of a short story…
I LOVE short stories. As an author and copywriter they offer the chance to stretch my creative wings. Saying this, I thought I’d publish one of my short stories here. I wrote The Desert in 2016. I hope you enjoy it!
How to make 2023 count, creatively!
Want to reach your creative goals in 2023? Here’s a few tips and tricks to make the process more manageable this year.
Using art as inspiration
Ekphrasis is the point where visual and verbal or written work converges… Look to other mediums for inspiration if your words feel stale or you’re stuck for ideas.
Find a framework for YOUR story
Are the events in your story’s plot producing narrative tension and making the reader want to read on? | Try this narrative framework activity to test and improve your story’s mettle.
A story structure that works for you
Storytellers have used structures like the Hero’s Journey to shape stories for eons. These frameworks are best understood when represented visually. Take a look at this post to see how.
The power of plot
Like a well-developed character, a well-structured plot is guaranteed to keep your story moving and your reader steaming through your book.
How to write a human-centred LinkedIn profile
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network and your profile is the ticket into it. No pressure, but while your CV is vital, a well-crafted summary is gold!