Writing tips

August is traditionally known as the ‘silly’ season because of the more light-hearted and off-beat news stories which often appear in the press during this time (August is typically a quiet time for news). Even though you may not be

Why do we think that the beginning of the new year is the only time to make resolutions? You can resolve (decide) to do something at any time of the year. So, why not reject convention and make some resolutions

You don’t have to write a book to be a writer It is said that everyone has a book inside them but what if you simply don’t have that elusive book just screaming to get out? However, what if you

Being part of a writing group is a great way of sharing and discussing your work and giving and getting support from other writers. However, if you don’t have a writing group near you or you would prefer to engage

Arguably the most important words in a book are all contained in the opening sentence. But do you know why? Although the title of your book or narrative may initially grab the attention of your potential reader, it’s when they flick to the first page and read your opening sentence which will really

Sitting down to write a full-length autobiography, memoir, family history, local history book or whatever subject you have chosen can be daunting so why not write your book in bite-sized pieces. Pick out something that interests you Choose an anecdote, a

Some people have a strong opinion about whether it is better to write using a pen and paper or a computer but I guess for most of us it is more a question of what is most convenient at the time. For example, would

If you are a new or inexperienced writer thinking about whether you should write for yourself or for your readers might be the last thing on your mind. However, if you would like to share your stories then read on to see how your content