Steps to Success » The Craft of Writing
In my previous article on writing, I gave an overview of the novel-writing process. Hopefully, that inspired you to start your own work, and you’re creating longer stories than you could before. One area that enthusiastic young writers often struggle with is the story arc, so let’s dive into that topic today and learn to keep our work… Read More
The King forlornly dangles off the edge of a cliff, his son and heir a witness to the uncle’s ultimate betrayal … You might recognise this scene from The Lion King. We later learn that Mufasa, the king of the lions, had indeed died. But what if the story ended before we discovered this?… Read More
Whatever your level of exposure to the plays and poems of William Shakespeare, you are using his language every day, perhaps without even knowing. During his lifetime, Shakespeare coined thousands of words, over 300 using the prefix ‘un-’ alone; here are a few examples of words we use every day that we wouldn’t have without the Bard: Unchanging… Read More
A lot of focus is placed on characterisation in creative writing. However, developing the relationships between characters takes this to the next level. You can give your characters more depth and make them realistic and relatable by considering how they connect with each other. Take a look at the tips below on developing this aspect of your writing. Start by determining the nature of the… Read More
