When Wales went into its first lockdown in March 2020, it felt as if the world was holding its breath in anxious anticipation of what was...

Before moving to Monmouth, Michael Mortimer had been a member of the Sinodun Writers meeting in the Oxford area. He soon missed this...

Something I've always struggled with, with my own writing, is injecting emotion into my scenes. Part of the issue is it's naturally...

2020 was undeniably an unforgettable and an eventful year, akin to living through a dystopian novel. Many of us will gladly want to...

It has been a challenging year for all of us, but we have striven to carry on the best we can and get through it. Our monthly writing...

This month I'm joining thousands of others in the challenge of NaNoWriMo and have tried to take my own advice from last month's blog by...

Whether you're an old hand or new to creative writing, it's always useful to hone your skills and learn new ones. I say this from recent...

During these uncertain times, a lot of us have put plans on hold. However, for many, there has never been a better time to start writing...

On 11th August my novel; Trust Me On This One, Emily, turns one! Having my debut novel published and as my book tackles the important...

My daughter recently moved into her first home with her boyfriend and left me in a turmoil of emotion. Something that has provided me...

If you're struggling with ideas or the motivation to write then, why not try writing something for a competition? They not only typically...

In this media age are writers still important in recording historic events? These days we consume information at the click of a button...

As writers, we more than most may find it easier to adjust to the solitary life as COVID 19 forces us into lockdown. But the stresses and...

The rain is again pouring down and the wind is strong enough to blow you away. Fortunately, I didn’t suffer from the recent flooding....

Valentine’s Day is almost here and love is in the air. There’s no better excuse to be in the mood for writing something romantic. It’s...

2020, a new year and a new decade. Maybe more of an incentive to be resolute of goals to achieve. So, what do you have in mind to...

Christmas, as the old cliche goes, is a time of goodwill to all. If you sit down to read or watch a classic Christmas story it’s theme...

November is here and the NaNoWriMo challenge is underway for many aspiring and seasoned authors alike. Don't think you can write a first...

It’s October, apples are ripe, leaves are turning, summer is over. As writers we know the opening sentence is important. It is the hook...

Making characters feel real to a reader can often be difficult to achieve. Sometimes, they just seem two-dimensional or flat. Many...