Writers Blog

Most writers know they should ideally avoid using cliché in their writing, but what is a cliché in the first place? And how can you work your way around it? Are there any instances when cliché can actually be a good thing? Which specific phrases should you throw out of your vocabulary right this second? Today,...

Dialogue is a great chance to break free from the grammatical and other conventions of narrative writing. It’s where your characters can show their quirks, personalities, flaws, knowledge or just be plain outrageous. Charlotte Bronte gave the main character in Jane Eyre these words: “I am no bird; and...

A short story is a joy to craft. Not only do you not have the challenge of a long novel, but you can be creative and have some fun at the same time. A short story need not be elaborate and contain fewer ideas and characters. A lot of famous novelists have played around with the short story form to perfect...

When I was younger, my writing process went a bit like this: I came up with new ideas chapter by chapter, I had zero clue of how the story would end, and most days, I just went with the flow. While some authors are renowned for doing exactly that and making it work, I always ended up feeling so confused...

Ever since Karel Capek wrote the play R.U.R. in 1920 and coined the term “Robot”, the character vs. technology conflict has become a very popular literary device – largely because it reflects the dilemmas and struggles we face in the real world. While getting chased by a robot sent from the future is...