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Short stories: why write it

Short stories: why write it

A short story is a good way to take the reader’s mind on a whirl with escalating tension, humour and more in a matter of minutes. Read on >

Writing Prep: Generating creative ideas

Writing Prep: Generating creative ideas

If you want to write, but you’re asking yourself, “What should I write about?” we have some suggestions to help you generate creative ideas for writing. Read on >

Tips for Writing Good Dialogue

Tips for Writing Good Dialogue

Good dialogue goes a long way to make a better story – it drives the plot, gives life to characters, develops the mood and conveys important information, like backstory. Read on >

Writers Resource Kit

Writers Resource Kit

The Writers Resource Kit serves as a source of pragmatic advice to beginners eager to find out more about the terminologies, strategies and conventions of publishing. Read on >

Picture Book Vs Illustrated Book

Picture Book Vs Illustrated Book

A comparison between picture books and illustrated books, with examples. Read on >