Developing the Characters In Your Book


Developing the Characters In Your Book

Rus­sell Ce­lyn Jones, author, Pro­fes­sor of Cre­ative Writ­ing and Di­rec­tor of the MA Pro­gramme at the Uni­ver­si­ty of Lon­don’s Birk­beck Col­lege advises writers on developing characters in your writing. Topics include: “building” a character, whether or not some characters write themselves, making characters believable, having too many or too few characters, basing characters on people you know, basing characters on yourself.

Published May 23rd, 2009 · Characters, The Basics, Writer's Tips · No comments · Read More »

How to Write a Fantasy Novel that’s Different & Unique


How to Write a Fantasy Novel that’s Different & Unique

Don’t fall into the trap of writing a typical fantasy novel. Here are some tips that will help you write a fantasy novel that is different, new, and maybe even better.

How To Format Your Novel


How To Format Your Novel

You may be the next big thing in writing – a natural novelist with a flair for fantastic fiction – but you won’t get anywhere with publishers unless you present your book like a pro. This video will show you how to format your novel pages, how to lay out your text ready for typesetting, advice on font and all the top tips you need to create a slick-looking, blockbuster book.

Published May 10th, 2009 · Writer's Tips, Writing · No comments · Read More »

Life As an Author: Interview with Russell Celyn Jones


Life As an Author: Interview with Russell Celyn Jones

Author Russell Celyn Jones, Professor of Creative Writing and Director of the MA Programme at the University of London’s Birkbeck College gives expert video advice on: What drives you to write? When did you first know you were a writer? What do you love most about writing? and more…

Published May 10th, 2009 · Writer's Tips, Writing · No comments · Read More »

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