Essays

A guide in how blackout poetry works and how you can use it to your own advantage as a writer.

A guide on how to write strong female characters.

An examination of the history, form and use of the Ode; an iconic but seldom discussed form of poetry.

Three essential concepts for use when writing humorous conversations.

Should your character kick the dog, save the cat, or ignore them both, and in any case what does that mean?

An examination of the history, form and use of list poetry, a widely-found form of poetry.

A look at piracy in the publishing industry and the affect it has on authors.

A selection of what to look for and what to avoid when writing science fiction.

An examination of the history, form and use of Slam Poetry; a competitive form of performance poetry.

Many say that a creative writing course is a waste of time and money, they are not always wrong, but they are also not always right.