This month at Moor Imagination, we delved into the eerie, the unsettling, and the wonderfully spine-tingling world of ghost stories. We talked about what makes a ghost story work, how to bend (or break) the rules of the genre, and the truth behind every good haunting – that ghost stories are rarely just about ghosts.Continue reading “Ghost Stories: Why They Still Haunt Us (and Why They’re So Much Fun to Write)”
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Tips for Getting Your Book into Bookshops
What Self-Publishing Looks Like from Behind the Bookshop Counter A conversation with Kayleigh White from Book Stop, Tavistock & Okehampton Library Welcome back to our self-publishing series, a subject that has clearly captured the curiosity (and creativity!) of the Moor Imagination community. From formatting to publishing routes, your questions and enthusiasm have turned this intoContinue reading “Tips for Getting Your Book into Bookshops”
Spotlight on a Moor Imagination Writer: Robin Catling
At Moor Imagination, we take great pride in celebrating the talented and passionate writers who make up our creative community. Each member brings their own unique voice and vision to the group, and this month we’re delighted to feature Robin Catling in our Writer Spotlight. Robin recently marked a major milestone with the publication ofContinue reading “Spotlight on a Moor Imagination Writer: Robin Catling”
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”
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”
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”
HOW TO PICK YOUR POINT OF VIEW
There are so many decisions to make when writing a story. What genre should you write in, who should your main character be and just how many cups of tea is too many? (Trick question, there’s no such thing as too much tea). Some of these questions you work out along the way and some,Continue reading “HOW TO PICK YOUR POINT OF VIEW”
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