writing craft

Give your writing a boost with inspirational craft skills and techniques

The art of writing is hard to teach, but craft skills can be learned. Focused learning can make a big difference to your writing craft, and to your confidence and effectiveness as a self-editor. Find the stage you're at, dive in and have fun!

creative writing techniques that really work
Creative writing techniques that really work

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deliberate practice - how to improve your writing technique faster
Deliberate practice writing – how to improve your technique faster

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5 quick ways to create creative writing prompts
5 quick ways to make your own creative writing prompts

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Writing productivity – the power of ‘just start’

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What is Method Writing?

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Writing technique – 5 tips on the ticking time bomb

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Writing sense of smell – sensory writing 2

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sensory writing - sounds and music
Sensory writing – sounds, music

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Writing tips from Shakespeare: Lancaster University language detectives

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Exposition as ammunition – how to transform flat dialogue

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Writing visualization tool: the secret life of verbs and nouns

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Review: The Bestseller Code by Archer-Jockers – gamechanger for writers?

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Dramatic Techniques for Creative Writers

For bolder, punchier creative techniques for your fiction and dramatic writing, visit our online bookshop to purchase our ebook.