Tag: writing

  • Language conventions

    Language conventions

    Language conventions encompass a broad array of rules that govern how we structure speech. From the basic building blocks, like nouns and pronouns, to the more complicated embellishments such as adjectives and adverbs, each component plays a vital role in communication and writing. The following language components occur in natural speech (often without realising) but…

  • Fiction and non fiction – the great divide

    Fiction and non fiction – the great divide

    The most cavernous gap in writing is the chasm between fiction and non-fiction. They’re both genres that are written to entertain, but in the case of fiction, the story is largely invented – it didn’t actually happen (in this world, anyway). Non-fiction tends to revolve around real events, people or places – think of biographies…

  • Word replacement service

    Word replacement service

    If you’re anything like me, you’ll take any opportunity to spice up your writing with interesting words. Think of it like a cabinet of curiosities, and you’re curating the most bizarre ideas and out-there word choices. Sometimes, you’re able to find these things naturally with a bit of thought, but other times, they can be…

  • The great debate: physical or digital mediums?

    The great debate: physical or digital mediums?

    The two heavyweights of the writing world – but is it better to rely on digital mediums, or physical? Despite the recent publisher preference for digital publishing, there’s something special about a tangible book, with flippable pages and that unmistakable smell. We’ll be turning over rocks in this blog post, as we search for the…

  • What are the UK’s copyright laws?

    What are the UK’s copyright laws?

    Copyright laws in the UK are designed to protect the intellectual property rights of creators, ensuring that their original works are legally safe from unauthorised use. Many different forms of art – like literary, dramatic, musical or other mediums – come under copyright from the point of their creation. It’s a fairly complicated world, so…

  • Senses in stories

    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 stuff when using the senses to describe events or characters. Relying on the senses is a good way for authors to clearly display their intentions,…