Writing
Whether you’re new to writing or have been writing all your life, there’s always something to learn about the craft. We’re all growing, all the time. Here you’ll find tips and advice to inspire you. There are no ‘rules’ to writing but plenty of wonderful ideas to try.
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Writing opportunities – February 2021
Our list of February's best writing contests, competitions and opportunities with details of prizes, requirements and deadlines.
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Writing prompt: Ascend
You're out of breath from running but you can't stop now. Tell the story of what happens as, heart pounding, you begin to climb the stairs.
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Writing opportunities – January 2021
Get your New Year off to a great start with our list of January's best writing contests, competitions and opportunities with details of prizes, requirements and deadlines.
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A break away
Not sure where your writing needs to go next? Confused about its direction? Take a little inspiration from Stanley Kubrick and you may just find the way forward.
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Put Yourself in the Picture
Sketching, painting, even doodling, are brilliant ways to get your creative juices flowing. You don't have to be an artist for art to inspire your writing.
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Fighting the Tofu
Natalie Goldberg describes the resistance to write as ‘fighting the tofu’. It may feel intense and overwhelming but there are five things you can do to overcome it and get writing.
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Get creative, get writing
Writing is an exciting process but, at times, it can be hard. Creating five visuals could help you make every writing session inspiring.
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Move with the action
Mastering narrative distance (how close readers get to characters) can make stories powerful. Author Shelley Wilson shows you how.
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Stop Procrastinating and Start Writing
Have you ever found yourself staring at a blinking cursor, unable to write? Do you get distracted? Diverted? Discover four great ways to stop procrastinating and start writing.
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The magic of change
It's easy to end up in a creative comfort zone but, when you step out, new inspiration, ideas and avenues can open up. Author, Shelley Wilson shows you how.
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Create new perspectives
Creativity comes alive when we experience the world with all our senses and make new connections between things. Discover a fun way to exercise your imagination.
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All in good time
Creating a story timeline can help you decide what events to include and could give you the direction you need to get your narrative ticking. Author Shelley Wilson shows you how.