Tag: writing

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,…

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 literature, the Big Five publishers are set apart from the rest for a reason. But where did they come from, and how did they manage…

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 the world of figurative devices such as personification, metaphor and onomatopoeia. These figurative devices are great ways of adding more flavour to writing, and if…

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 with a cup of hot chocolate and a cosy mystery, whereas others may need some self-care time with a light-hearted romance or comedy tale. This…

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, no matter their culture. This blog will delve into the main archetypes found within stories – including classic fairy tales like quests and heartbreaking tragedies.…