It’s true that creative periods don’t last forever and writer’s block can set in for the long haul. However, even when you have writer’s block, you can keep your mind fresh by writing snippets here and there. Flash fiction is good for writers who can’t face the idea of embarking upon or continuing with a [...]
Sex in fiction is always a tricky customer. Even some of the most highly-regarded authors have come under fire for trite and downright cheesy portrayals of love in action, so this is something you should be very careful when rendering in your own work. As a starter, find some pieces of literature that are esteemed [...]
One of the things that every budding writer should have is a vocab book. You can use an address book because it is already laid out alphabetically, but make sure it is a reasonably thick one because there are just so many words out there you’ll want to jot down and remember. When you are [...]
Clichés are a serious problem for lots of aspiring writers. You need to avoid them wherever possible, because all they do is mark your work as unoriginal. Clichés might appear as sections of plot that use often-seen bits of action with characters that are too recognisable to feel original and exciting. However, they may also [...]
You should always make sure that you follow an agent’s guidelines when you submit material to them. You’ll often find that agents will routinely disregard material that doesn’t meet their exact criteria. The following stipulations usually come into play for all submissions: • Double spacing • Precise font and font size • Page numbering • [...]
