Essays

Some scenes just will not work and you cannot see a way through. Here are five techniques to try when a scene does not sit comfortably.

A series looking at the positive and negative aspects of writing from each point of view. This essay deals with first-person perspective.

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.