Essays

Writing every day is well-worn advice, but it does work and can be simple to achieve.

An examination of the history, form and use of the Burns Stanza, a style of Scottish poetry.

It is important to know how writers’ groups work before going along, in case they are not what you expected.

Slashes are often seen as difficult, but the rules of how to use them are fairly simple. This is a grammar guide to using a slash.

An examination of the history, form and use of Décima, a style of Spanish poetry with ten lines.

The difference between writing for fun and writing as part of developing a career.

A look at why you should try starting your story from an image, not a first line.

An examination of the history, form and use of Pyo, a style of Burmese poetry that explores religion and culture.

A collection of tricks to help those who hate writing but still feel the urge to do it.

The author’s role is to create a world and everything in it, but not force that world to do their bidding.