Although not easy to come up with, I love metaphors. I guess that’s partly what makes them so appealing. That, and the fact you don’t need to use many in your writing for them to have an impact. Unlike similes that make a direct comparison with something else using ‘like’ or ‘as’ (you can ... READ the POST

I love personification. It is one of my favourite writing techniques. Perhaps this is because of the vividness it brings to your writing, as well as the idea that you can give life to your settings in a way that is only possible using this technique. Plus, it's fun! At the Storymakers Club, ... READ the POST

I mean, why bother? Just say what you mean, right? Well, I have to say I love similes. They add so much to your writing in what we call imagery. In other words, it helps the reader see, in his or her mind’s eye, what the writer is trying to describe. So, what is a simile anyway? A ... READ the POST

Planning your writing is important, but sometimes you just have to go for it. In my last blog, I talked about planning and I'm a huge advocate of doing this. From starting with a blank page, planning helps you formalise your characters and plot so that you're ready to go. I don't write my novels ... READ the POST

It can be tricky, sometimes, when you’re asked to write a story but don’t know where to start. Today, I’m going to share some ideas with you that may help. It’s all about the planning. Honest. Whilst there are those who can put pen to paper and write a story straight out of their head, we ... READ the POST