Category Archives: Fiction Writing

Demand Media Studios – 2 Must-have Tools

There are two tools that I absolutely must have when I’m writing for Demand Media Studios. Both of these tools have saved my bacon on more than one occasion and I’ve grown to rely on them so much that I … Continue reading

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Writing in Chapters – 3 Tips for Success

Writing in Chapters – 3 Tips for Success Making the change from writing short fiction to book-length fiction that’s written in chapters is sometimes a challenge to new writers. Find Out How Long to Make Chapters New writers often worry … Continue reading

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Rewriting And The Importance of Words

In his blog, David Hewson talks here about how changing one word when rewriting can make a huge difference to the atmosphere and ‘punch’ of a scene. The word in question is ‘piss’ and two examples are given – one … Continue reading

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Scrivener and SEO

I spend quite a lot of my writing time providing web content for various clients. This involves writing for SEO (search engine optimisation) purposes, which means, amongst other things, you need to weave keywords or phrases seamlessly into the text. … Continue reading

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Is Your Main Character a Wimp?

Are your main characters lurking in the wings and refusing to take centre stage? Are they constantly upstaged by every bit player who walks across your pages? If so, you’re not alone. It happens to the best of us. There’s … Continue reading

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