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Who, When, Where: The Simple Formula For a Killer Hook
There is no room to waffle in short fiction. Every word counts. Therefore, it’s a good idea to establish the WHO, WHERE and WHEN of…
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Our First Issue: How It’s Going
We’ve had a lovely little pile of stories and poems popping up in our inbox. With over seven weeks remaining until the deadline, I’m increasingly…
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TBT: 50 Character Motives
I’ve listed a few possible character motives in the image below and I would encourage you to play around with different ways of interpreting and…
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Writing Short Fiction: 5 Essential Tips
With fewer words to play with, you need to be selective about what material to include. Here’s a few of my favourite tips for writing…
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