The creative writing blog

Louise Dean

Good and evil exist in literature across all genres and eras. Here, we look at examples of good vs evil in theme and character to help you bring your story to life.

The Novelry

Wondering how to be a good writer? This encouraging and practical advice will help you build your confidence and craft so you can keep growing as a writer.

The Novelry

Like the idea of writing a good old disaster story? Explore the key elements of this epic fiction subgenre and spark an idea for your own book.

The Novelry

Most writers find themselves lacking in confidence at some point. Learn how to boost your self-esteem on the page with these words from The Novelry.

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.