Don’t stop the flow
Maintain the flow of your writing by focusing on the main ideas.
How writing starts to happen
If we let our conscious critical mind judge us, it can stop us getting started with the composing process.
Inspiration plus perspiration
Creativity is a core feature of writing in the sciences as well as the arts.
Where’s the conflict?
Identifying opposing elements in your work can expose underlying conflicts and reveal potential themes.
Finding the nugget of gold
Anna Barker I recently wrote a story for a collection I’m working on at the moment. It was going well — so well, in fact, that the short story grew and became a novella. I got to around 22,000 words,…
What should I do when I get stuck?
If you're stuck in your writing, try some freewriting to help liberate your thoughts and allow you to get on with it.
Let’s talk about procrastination
Are you researching endlessly and not getting down to your writing? Here's how to avoid that trap.
Get cracking, keep cracking on
The best preparation for writing is not to prepare at all. Go for a brisk walk, then dive in.
How was it for you? Accepting feedback
When you first receive feedback, you will probably focus on the negative aspects, but read it again slowly and take note of constructive criticism.