52 Writing Tips

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Each week I'll give you a brand new writing tip to help you push forward with your writing and help you get your ideas not only on paper, but published, too. read less

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Ep05: How to write loveable characters

Ep05: How to write loveable characters

This week on 52 Writing Tips we're talking characterisation, which is something that I've definitely struggled with as a writer. Join me, Sophie, as we dive into how to craft a rounded character, one easy mistake to avoid when giving your character quirks and what you can draw on from the people around you to make your characters really leap from the page.

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Ep05: How to write loveable characters

Ep05: How to write loveable characters

This week on 52 Writing Tips we're talking characterisation, which is something that I've definitely struggled with as a writer. Join me, Sophie, as we dive into how to craft a rounded character, one easy mistake to avoid when giving your character quirks and what you can draw on from the people around you to make your characters really leap from the page.

Ep04: How to find your way of writing

Ep04: How to find your way of writing

What kind of a writer are you? That's the question we're looking at this week, alongside how to find your stride with writing and what to do if you're still not sure which genre you want to write in!

Ep03: How to structure your story

Ep03: How to structure your story

Join me, Sophie, as we dive into the fun-filled squiggles of narrative structure. I'll be covering what your story structure should look like, why having a good structure is important and the basics of each of the three acts.

Ep02: How to find a good story idea

Ep02: How to find a good story idea

This week we're talking ideas, and specifically: what to do if they don't strike you like a lightning bolt from the blue. Join me as we dive into some exercises you can do to find a great story idea, what to do once you've found one & more!

Ep01: How to start your story

Ep01: How to start your story

Join me, Sophie, for the first instalment of 52 Writing Tips, a weekly podcast that'll bring you a year's worth of helpful writing advice. This week I'm focussing on beginnings, and specifically: where should your story begin? Learn a quick hack for finding the beginning of your story's thread!