Why secondary characters are vital to crafting unforgettable stories
Secondary characters can be funny, dangerous, enigmatic or romantic – but be careful because write them too well and they can also steal the show.
5 ways to master writing discipline if you’re chronically short of time
Don’t let a lack of time hold you back from achieving your dreams of writing. Try these top 5 tips, along with top advice from successful authors.
Master the art of storytelling with these 5 simple Cs
Use these 5 Cs to create a compelling story from sequences or scenes. Plus, there's a bonus 2 Cs if you want to better understand storytelling....
Discover the magic of pen and paper: 5 benefits of writing by hand
There’s something about writing by hand with pen and paper. It’s an elegant way to shape your stories that produces a different kind of thinking.
What’s the secret message behind The Wonder’s storytelling trickery
Florence Pugh’s new movie The Wonder about a Victorian fasting girl has an unusual introduction and ending. We examine what these bookends mean.
How the greatest love story in history has a tragic modern feel
It is a love story between a dashing superstar and a captivating beauty. But while history remembers him as a hero, Emma's reputation was trashed...
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?
Better review – star-crossed lovers turn drippy in the forest
Leila Farzad and Andrew Buchan play corrupt copper and remorseful gangster in this pallid but intriguing drama.
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...
Bank Specialising In Bad Debt And High Risk Surprises Market By Collapsing
Market watchers have expressed astonishment that the International Bank of Bad Debt and High Risk collapsed on Friday, with billions wiped from its asset sheet. “No-one saw this coming,” said Jez Foresight, editor of the Financial Foresight newsletter. Problems...