The creative writing blog

Louise Dean

When a writer uses immersive storytelling, it means a reader becomes fully immersed in the novel. Find out how you can use this technique in your own book.

Louise Dean

Discover Leo Tolstoy's writing style and the process he used to write Anna Karenina, one of the greatest novels in literature.

Louise Dean

How to deal with rejection as a writer is never an easy thing to accept. Here, we look at ways you can use feedback on your book to better your writing.

The Novelry

Wondering how to write a book? Here are 10 key novel writing tips to bear in mind, whether you’re curious about how to start or just need a refresher.

Louise Dean

We review the book Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata and learn how contrast is used as a key feature of the novel’s storytelling and themes.

Louise Dean

What’s the definition of a hero in literature? Here, we define the hero of a story and how you can learn from classic examples to write your own.

Louise Dean

Many authors are guilty of overwriting, but how can writers avoid it? Here are some top tips to curb excessive wordiness for a well-written novel.

Louise Dean

As an author, how can you find your voice to write a story? Here, we define a writer’s voice in literature and how you can find your own when writing your novel.

Louise Dean

What is a midpoint? Find out why the middle of a story is so important to writers and why it’s a great place to start when you’re plotting a novel.

Louise Dean

Is it necessary to take a creative writing class or course to become a published author? Isn’t a writer always learning? Explore the topic in this blog post.

The Novelry

What are the steps to a great story? Get top expert tips to fast-track your fiction writing from the bestselling authors and publishing professionals at The Novelry.

Louise Dean

We all have wobbly moments when we’re working on a novel. To reassure you, here are nine signs that you’re a good writer, whatever your inner voice says.