Running for My Life
AN EXCERPT FROM A MEMOIR WRITTEN BY BELINDA MOUNTAIN As I lock my rented red bike to a pole on the bridge, the rain begins to fall softly. I curse under my breath, pulling up the hood of my anorak and yanking my sleeves down. Only one other person is waiting under the dim light […]
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 […]