Creative Writing

Maps as story-generating ideas

Maps are generally considered valuable tools and nothing more. as a writer; I discovered that they can be so […]

People often ask where stories come from. The short answer is from everywhere. Sometimes an idea will come from something

This week I found myself writing for radio, and the difference between television and radio is enormous. I had not

When I write, I listen to music, as many writers do. However, I don’t simply turn on the radio or

Many writers curse the time that dialogue threatens to appear in a novel or short story. They fear the spoken

I remember about thirty-odd years ago enrolling on a writing course. This was a correspondence course and I recall having

I think it’s important to read not just within your chosen genre, but also outside of your normal comfort zone

I can’t speak for other writers, but when it comes to sharing anything personal, I shy away from it. Now,

Sitting here typing this morning I can’t help thinking how different I would feel if I were working on an

We see so much in the media concerning hoarding and hoarders these days, People filling up their homes with far