Posterity belongs to the leg-pullers
You can give your big idea the grandest name imaginable. But history may prefer the one coined by the bloke taking the mickey.
Hooked from the start: The art of a great play opening
The first 10 minutes of a play can make or break it. Here are 7 techniques to captivate your audience from the moment the curtain rises.
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?
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.
