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National Grammar Day: Resources to strengthen your writing
March 4th is National Grammar Day, and as a writer, I'm sharing some of my favourite resources to help strengthen your writing. National Grammar Day was founded by a woman named Martha Brockenbrough, who founded the Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar (SPOGG). It is a holiday that highlights the importance of better communication through correct grammar. Good grammar is incredibly important in both written and verbal communication. It conveys our conversations clearly a
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Mar 43 min read
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Writing Tips: How to start a new writing project
It can be daunting trying to start a new writing project, so here are some writing tips to help you get started crafting characters and plotlines. To kick off the new year, I'm starting 2026 with a new writing project for my undergraduate degree. As a Creative Writing student, I often find myself with multiple stories and creative pieces on the go. However, this year marks the start of a new project. I'm very excited to delve into my new work-in-progress, but at the same time
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Feb 44 min read
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How to write a novel: Tips and advice
Here are some tips and advice on how to write a novel, based on my experience studying novel writing. Growing up, I always loved storytelling. I would come up with story ideas and stage plays in the hope that one day I would be brave enough to write an entire novel. If you've read a few of my blog posts before, you'll know that I am, in fact, writing my own novel. It's been a dream to be able to say I've written a whole manuscript, and I'm so close to doing so. With my person
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Oct 29, 20254 min read
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Writing Techniques: Flashbacks - the dos and the don'ts
Flashbacks can be a useful tool in storytelling, whether it's for a novel or a screenplay, but there are some things you have to consider....
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May 21, 20254 min read
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What are the benefits of sharing your writing?
Writing is a personal activity, and sharing your work can be daunting, but there are several benefits to it. As a Creative Writing...
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Apr 30, 20253 min read
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National Storytelling Week: Books on the craft of writing
This week is National Storytelling Week, so I thought I'd share some of my favourite books on the craft of writing and storytelling. From...
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Feb 5, 20255 min read
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How to create fictional names for stories
Creating fictional names for your stories, whether that be titles, character names, place names, or something else, can be challenging,...
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Apr 24, 20245 min read
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