Essays

What does the element of surprise mean? How can writers add surprising plot twists and unexpected outcomes into their stories?

Being paid for completed writing is to be expected, but there may be a time and place for releasing it for free.

An examination of the history, form and use of the Gogyohka; a style of poetry mixing form and freedom.

A how to guide to how to get further in poetry for those with little or no experience.

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Writing should be fun, but what is a writer to do when the fun stops?

An examination of the history, form and use of the Golden Shovel; a style of poetry honouring other great works.

When reading the work of others, and considering reviews of your own work, distinguish between opinion and echo.

In order to succeed it is worth defining a goal so the path to get there can be determined.

An examination of the history, form and use of the Descort; a style of poetry commonly associated with the troubadours of Catalan.

What does it mean to kill a sacred cow, and why is it important for writers to kill them?