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.
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.
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.
How to find a compelling voice: stunning advice from a master story-teller
Finding your voice, something that is distinctly you, is not alchemy, it just requires you to be you, says George Saunders, short story supremo A writer’s voice: what is it? You know what it is when you read it. Charles Dickens, JK Rowling, Vladimir Nabokov,...
9 brilliant (and practical) tips on how to tell a great story
What is a story? The age-old question with many answers. Best ask someone who has experience of creating stories that resonate and make us care Andrew Stanton knows about story. He managed to make us fall in love with a tiny robot with expressive eyes but no language...