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  • How To Make a Spin-Off That Doesn’t Suck

    How To Make a Spin-Off That Doesn’t Suck

    This week, I had planned to write a blog about my favourite TV spin-offs; ‘5 Spin-Offs That Are Actually Worth Watching’, or something to that…

  • 3 Types of Distinctive Characters

    3 Types of Distinctive Characters

    Characters who are not just believable people (though that is vitally important), but who are intriguing, unusual, captivating and – most importantly – unique. Their…

  • 6 ‘Six Word Stories’ for the 6th (vol. I)

    6 ‘Six Word Stories’ for the 6th (vol. I)

    If you’ve been following this site for a while, you will perhaps remember that I have occasionally written posts featuring 6 six word stories… Since…

  • The End…?

    The End…?

    It can be tough knowing when to call it a day with your fictional creations. Knowing exactly where and how to end your story in…