If you're a f/sf/h writer and you're struggling to find places to get critiques on your work, I'd highly recommend The Online Writing...

Creative writing is more than just a means of artistic expression; it can also be a powerful form of therapy. Through the act of writing,...

I'm going to start posting flash fiction again, just little almost-drabbles that I tend to write to warm-up my brain before diving into...

Markets change so quickly in this industry. I can step away from writing for a couple of months and two new magazines will launch while...

Cliches have been an ongoing debate in most fiction genres throughout time, but as somebody who reads, watches and thinks about horror a...

Horror is a genre that has captivated audiences for centuries, providing a thrilling and spine-chilling experience. From ancient folklore...

YA literature has a special place in the hearts of readers of all ages, providing an avenue for self-discovery, empowerment and...

So I remembered some Twitter-length fiction I wrote way back and had to do some link digging to find them again. I think there might have...

There's an old interview with Stephen King from 2011 which I re-read recently, and I noticed that even though this was posted over a...

Writing can be a lonely business. As the author you're the only person who can write the story that you want to write. Sure, you might...

This is a short speculative flash piece called Ring-Ring I wrote a few years ago. I still quite like this one. Title: Ring-Ring Genre:...

I’ve been having silly fun with The N+7 Machine today. If you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend playing with this tool, as it will...

A few of these useful writer links and blog posts are old now but the info and advice is timeless. 20 Common Grammar Mistakes That...

I have a short YA story called The Machinists’ Boy out in Youth Imagination Magazine, issue 39. It’s free to read online. I’m so thrilled...

My short dark fantasy / horror story “Shuffle” was published at the wonderful Kaleidotrope magazine in their summer 2015 issue. It’s a...

A well-rounded character has both good and bad traits, much like we do. A character doesn't (and shouldn't) have to be 100% likeable,...

This is inspired by Turkey City Lexicon – A Primer for SF Workshops. It’s worth checking out the full article because it highlights some...

There are loads of reasons to be a regular writer. Writing regularly makes you a stronger writer. It makes you a more focused writer. It...

Character names can be tricky fishes. Occasionally you’ll think you’ve got the perfect name for your protagonist, only to get halfway...