As a newbie editor, I've come across my fair share of errors and faults in writing. Usually, when I pick up a piece of writing, I'm on the look out for grammatical errors: spelling mistakes or words used in the wrong context. Sometimes I'll pull up on a sentence that could be structured differently to... Continue Reading →
Five Bits Of Reassurance All Writers Need To Hear
Ok, so you're a writer. You've just finished writing a book or a short story or maybe even just a chapter of your latest work in progress. Adrenaline flows through your veins as you print it out for the first time and place it on your desk. It's your baby, your beloved, your life, and it's... Continue Reading →
Jordan Peele, Taika Waititi and the Art of Cliches
If you're a writer, you've probably come across the idea of story 'cliches' before. In this media dominated era, it's pretty hard not to. We're a people captivated by stories and desperate to delve into new worlds and universes that differ from our own. After so many centuries of stories, I guess it's not really... Continue Reading →