The Skill of Writing

Have you ever thought about what it takes to be a good writer? Any kind of writer? What distinguishes an average writer from a great writer?

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Creative Writer – Origins

I don’t know about you but I can trace my interest in creative writing right back to childhood. Considering I am let’s just say, way out of my teens… that’s a long time ago!

The 5 Senses and Fiction Writing

As a budding writer I am sure you are reading loads of fiction from all genres and lengths. That is, short stories and novels primarily, but this could also include poetry.

Do You Believe Your Own Story?

Okay, so you are working on your novel and you have got to about the third chapter.  So far so good. As you may know there are all sorts of ways to approach longer fiction.  

Dangerous Lady by Martina Cole – A Book Review

You don’t need me to tell you who this writer of crime fiction is. She is Martina Cole, who shot to fame in 1992 with her debut novel Dangerous Lady.  Martina Cole’s books are