Songwriting as a Storytelling Medium

There are so many different mediums to write creatively in—short stories, novels, flash fiction, comics, novellas—the list goes on and on. But there’s one particular medium that seems to make many of us feel quite vulnerable. Songwriting. Whenever I bring up songwriting as a form of creative storytelling, I tend to get one of twoContinue reading “Songwriting as a Storytelling Medium”

Top UK Literary Festivals to Attend in 2025

(And why you should attend them this year!) Listen up, writers, readers, and lovers of words—this is your sign to grab your planners, set your reminders, and start manifesting some literary magic. The UK is packed with book festivals, writing events, and book fairs this year, and if you’re serious about your craft, your creativity,Continue reading “Top UK Literary Festivals to Attend in 2025”

One Year On From 100 Rejections

At the start of last year, I set myself a new and ambitious resolution. I was going to conquer rejection. I don’t mean that I would never get rejected again. Quite the opposite. I was going to aim for and receive 100 rejections by the end of 2024. I was going to swim in rejection,Continue reading “One Year On From 100 Rejections”

Mastering Dialogue: A Christmas Guide

Dialogue is like the Christmas lights on your story’s tree. When it’s done right, everything sparkles and feels magical. When it’s done wrong, it’s a tangled mess that makes you want to scream into your hot chocolate. If you want your characters to sound like real people and not like creepy robotic elves, this festiveContinue reading “Mastering Dialogue: A Christmas Guide”

Transform Your Writing: Tips for Crafting Memorable Settings

Let me tell you something right now: locations matter. They matter like oxygen to your lungs, like that first cup of coffee in the morning, like your Wi-Fi signal when you’re in the middle of a dramatic writing breakthrough. A well-written location isn’t just a backdrop—it’s the pulse of your story, the heartbeat of yourContinue reading “Transform Your Writing: Tips for Crafting Memorable Settings”

Top Writing Apps for Creatives in 2024

Writers, like knights of the literary world, need the right sword—or in our case, a killer app—to slay their projects.  Whether you’re conjuring up a novel, wrestling with a screenplay, or just trying to make your blog post sound like you know what you’re doing, having the right tools can turn you into the word-wieldingContinue reading “Top Writing Apps for Creatives in 2024”

Crafting a Comeback: Nurturing Creativity After Taking a Writing Break

The last time I sat down to write this blog it was the height of Summer. I was wearing shorts and everything smelled of sunscreen. Now, I’m already in my cosy jumpers and dusting off the slow cooker. It’s been a while since I last wrote … I knew I wouldn’t be able to dedicateContinue reading “Crafting a Comeback: Nurturing Creativity After Taking a Writing Break”

How To Title Your Story

Choosing a title for your story can be a tricky business. Sometimes it can feel even harder than writing the story itself – there is so much pressure to pick the right one.  A bad title can ruin all the hard work you just put into crafting the perfect story because if your title isContinue reading “How To Title Your Story”