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How to write a prologue that isn’t horrible

The received wisdom is that writers should avoid adding prologue. But the humble prologue itself is not the problem –[…]

I’d like to explore an idea with you – the idea of a minimum viable story. We often overcomplicate stories[…]

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[…]

The man in the silver suit pushed the contract across the table and grinned a wicked grin at Nigel. “Do[…]

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

In a story, there are five types of antagonist. Only one of those is what you would consider a “bad[…]

If you are looking for an audience for your stories you could do a lot better than targeting white able-bodied[…]

A new site, a new competition! Are you ready, writers? Explain the series of events that ties these images together[…]