What is a plot in a novel? Let’s start there so that we’re on the same page. The plot is the backbone of a novel, providing structure, direction, and momentum to the story. The plot is what keeps readers engaged and interested in the story. A well-crafted plot will haveMore
“…we need big stakes for our protagonists. The weight of literally saving the world doesn’t have to be on their shoulders, but figuratively, it should be.” In the January/February 2022 issue of Writer’s Digest, Sharon Short writes about how to get your readers to care about your protagonist – inMore
About this event Ines G Labarte is a lecturer in creative writing at the University of Wolverhampton. As a freelance writer, editor and translator, she has collaborated with institutions such as Notting Hill Editions, The Northwest Literary Salon, Litro Magazine, Lancaster Litfest, and more. Other experience in the writing andMore
Make writing ANYTHING faster, easier and more fun. Learn 10 tools to tap into your subconscious. About this event Plagued by the dreaded white pages (writer’s block)? Want to be sure it never happens to you? Join me for an hour to discover tools to let your subconscious do theMore
Writing a draft of a story in your head is often the easy part. About this event Writing a draft of a story in your head is often the easy part. The hard part is revising that story until it’s the best possible version of itself. Join Pat Miller, publishedMore
Today, I’d like you to support a valley writer in some way; buy a book (preferably from a local bookshop), share a social media post or comment on a blog.More