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Of the many different writing styles, viewpoint writing is probably the one that works best for aspiring writers - but what is it?

To get an agent or not? This decision is a crucial one in your writing career so in this article we'll examine some of the 'fors' and 'againsts' of agents for fiction writers.

Get your characters talking well and you create a new dimension in your book. Here are the strategies you can use to make it happen.

Have you ever wondered how some writers seem to have plenty of ideas to work with and others very few? Well, here perhaps is one reason why . . .

The desire to have a book with your name on the cover seems universal - yet how many would-be writers really know if they have what it takes to succeed? Here are ten points that every beginner should consider.

In short story writing, dialogue is very important for a number of reasons. I've listed a few below, not in order of importance - all are important - but to give a 'points to ponder' rundown. So - what about dialogue, then?

The short story market often demands tight word counts from the writer. Here are some tips on how to keep that word count under control!

Here are three common writing situations all authors should consider in their craft.

The main or lead character in any story is a lynchpin and has very definite qualities. Miss one of these and your story may well grind to a halt! This article takes a look at three crucial aspects of the main character.

In fiction writing, events occur in strict chronological order. If you would like to know what this means, please read on!