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Advice for sourcing stock images

Both here and on Author Buzz, one topic I have kept clear of is stock images. Largely because I know next[…]

If your author platform is spread out across many social media platforms, how can you stop it eating up all[…]

One thing that we messy writers need to learn is this – failure is not fatal. The key thing, as[…]

The very best writers are those that have learned to love “necessary mess” as part of their writing process. First[…]

There is a lie that abounds in certain circles of the so-called “natural writer”. But there is no such thing.[…]

The advice “show; don’t tell” is readily dished out by writers. Which is all well and good if you happen[…]

When you get into writing stories, sooner or later people come along that try to fill your head with all[…]

This post is about “active voice” and “passive voice” in writing. I will show you why you should not worry[…]

Crafting a unique character with an interesting character backstory is quite easy – all you need to do is ask[…]

Any story can be broken down into scenes and each scene works in the same way. You probably know that[…]

Writer’s block – when you don’t have it and the muse is with you it is great and when she[…]

If you come to Thanet Creative’s events for writers, sooner or later you may be asked to be a test[…]