by admin | Jun 30, 2023 | Writing tips
When to capitalise: A guide to titles of rank, office, family and other forms of address Is it “dad” or “Dad”, “the queen” or “the Queen”? And should your “sweetie” ever be a “Sweetie”? When it comes to using people’s official titles and casual forms of address, it...
by admin | May 22, 2023 | Writing tips
Writing a first-person narrative: five ways to keep your readers hooked The first person perspective has huge potential for engaging the reader intimately with the story and presents the opportunity for powerful characterization. Read on to discover five techniques...
by admin | May 15, 2023 | Publishing tips
How to find a literary agent: tips and resources for researching agents You’ve finished your novel, got it into the best shape it can be and now you’re ready to send it out to agents. But where can you find them and how do you know which ones are a good fit for your...
by admin | May 8, 2023 | Romance writing tips
How to write a meet-cute scene: crafting a romantic meeting that will get your readers hooked They say that first impressions matter, and that holds true when it comes to writing a romance novel. Enter the meet-cute. Write it right, and it can be the moment when the...
by admin | May 1, 2023 | Writing tips
What is a dangling modifier? And how can you fix it? The Dangling Modifier. A change-wreaking supervillain with a penchant for hanging upside down? Or maybe an editor suspended over a precipice on a rope? In fact, it’s an innocent grammatical bungle. Find out why...