Essential guide to writing a stage play that will pack a theatre
Turn your passion for a stage play into a powerful skill. Learn the techniques to craft unforgettable stories that will entrance, enchant and thrill.
Everything you need to know about beach reads
Beach reads are not a genre – they can be just about anything. But you do know one when you see one – and that’s what we’re investigating here.
Supercharge your goal-setting the Smart way
Discover the power of Smart goals and unlock your path to success. Learn how Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound objectives can transform your goal-setting game
Unmasking the tale: novel writing vs script writing showdown
We unveil the hidden parallels and unexpected contrasts between novel writing and script writing and dive into the shared elements and unique approaches that shape captivating stories for different medium
5 simple tips to unlock your story’s true potential
Unlock your story’s true potential with these expert tips on plot, character development, narrative structure and, crucially, the unforgiving world of editing.
The narrator: Evolution of storytelling’s unsung hero
From ancient epics to modern novels, the role of the narrator has evolved alongside the art of storytelling. Discover the epic journey of this unsung hero and how Jane Austen changed the game.
What James Bond can learn from those masters of mayhem Jeeves and Wooster
Who has the upper hand when it comes to edge-of-the-seat drama and unpredictable plot twists, Ian Fleming’s James Bond or Wodehouse’s famous duo?
How The Lost King storytellers lost the plot
Steve Coogan transforms the historic find of Richard III’s remains in a car park into a drama that does a disservice to its real life protagonist
The Last Of Us: How come we still love Joel despite what he did
We examine the epic last episode of Season One of The Last of Us and ask how the writers created a sympathy for a character who is capable of so much destruction and bloodshed.
What does your favourite West Wing character say about you?
The West Wing, the critically acclaimed television drama that aired from 1999 to 2006, has left an indelible mark on its viewers. But have you ever wondered what your favourite West Wing character says about you?
Really Unfortunate Teenager Thanks His Lucky Stars For No Obvious Reason
Relentlessly upbeat teenager Kyle Vaster-Tail says he thanks his lucky stars every day despite a series of misfortunes that have dogged his short life. In his latest setback, Kyle has gone blind after staring at the sun for too long. “I was told that it would cure my...
Maths genius ‘finds new prime number’ between 3 and 11
Maths wonderkid Gary Fosdyke has shaken the normally sedate world of mathematics with his discovery of a new prime number "somewhere between 3 and 11". The maverick numbers guru has been searching for the elusive prime for five years. He left Cambridge University in...
Rolling Stones Will Gather Moss, Thanks To Public Transport Campaigners
Under pressure from public transport campaigners, rolling stones will in future gather moss – but only at designated pick-up points in London. The change of heart comes after new figures released by Transport for London showed the innovative mass transit system had...