Blogs and creative writing
I’ve set up this page to act as my portfolio and a home for my written work – and to encourage me to continually write and improve!
I have experience in writing many different lengths, formats and topics: see my work in the wild with an SEO-stuffed article about the benefits of pixel marketing, or a descriptive piece on the importance of health and safety measures for disabled workers.
I’m also publishing regular blog posts about the creative writing process, interesting diversions of literature, genre and much more!
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Senses in stories
Evocative language is possibly the holy grail of writing. Your reader will be made well aware of invisible things like sudden shifts in atmosphere and lots of other juicy story…
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The ‘Big Five’ publishers
Did you know that about 60% of English-language books are produced by the ‘Big Five’ publishers? With such a staggering market share, and being responsible for a flood of high-quality…
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Figurative devices in writing
I’ve really been enjoying delving deeper into some of the conventions of writing – like the punctuation guide and novel dissection. This blog will be no different, leading us into…
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Literary genres
There are many different types of genre in writing, and every reader has their own preference – some may love nothing more than to curl up on their favourite armchair…
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7 traditional story archetypes
Archetypes are typically relied on to represent fundamental narratives that resonate with audiences, leaving them with a strong impression from their themes and motifs – often universally recognised by readers,…
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Where to read free stories online in 2024
If you’re in a reading slump, there are many free online sources for short stories. You can find diverse genres and quality reads at Reedsy Short Stories and The Gutenberg…
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