Essays

With self-publishing becoming a popular and accessible option for many writers, David Chitty explains how to go about it.

Poet Cal Harris maps out how to prepare for a performance, whilst offering guidance on refining poems and improving craft.

We all know the rules that come with writing a book - word count, descriptions, etc. - but what happens when you break those rules?

There’s a knack to world building...just ask God.

Luke Edley takes you on a long drive to explain how dialogue is as important to your story as a Sat Nav is to your car journey.

A key part of being a writer is handling rejection, but before you can deal with it you need to understand why it happens.

With self-publishing so accessible, and the options so varied, author David Chitty explores the pros and cons of self-publishing.

An essay looking at why it is important to share your work with others, and who to ask.

Author Matthew Munson looks at why good writers’ groups work, and how to avoid the getting stuck in an unrewarding group.

An essay to help writers who are struggling to get through the first draft of a novel.