Mastering Point of View in Fiction: A Guide by Sonny Whitelaw
One of the most common challenges writers face when learning to write fiction is maintaining point of view (PoV). In this article, award-winning author Sonny Whitelaw explains what PoV is, why it matters, and the tools you can use to create and sustain it effectively. Understanding First, Second, and Third-Person Narratives At school, we’re often […]
Developing Your Character’s Character – 4 Ways to Create Credibility
Whoever your protagonist may be, they must be someone your reader can connect with. If they’re the hero, your reader needs to like them and empathise with them throughout the story. If your protagonist doesn’t grip the reader from the outset, you’ve lost the plot. BY GINNY SWART Let’s say you have a cracking plot […]
What Really Drives Writers to Succeed?
Discover how Daniel H. Pink’s New York Times bestseller Drive can help you transform your writing process by unlocking your intrinsic motivation. Why do some writers stick with their craft, even through rejections, self-doubt, and countless revisions, while others give up? Daniel H. Pink’s groundbreaking book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (2011, […]