Setting

A strong sense of place can enrich every other element of your narrative, transporting your reader to the world in which your story is set as well as adding real atmosphere to your scenes as your plot unfolds. This collection of advice articles bring together a wealth of advice on how to build and develop the setting of a book.

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Writing Courses for Spring 2022

James ADMIN

11th March 2021

Edited

4th November 2022

"The weeks flew. I feel I’ve improved as a writer and also as a reader."

Develop your writing this Spring by joining one of our online evening...

Article

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10 Tips for Writing Historical Fiction

Tammye Huf

18th December 2020

Edited

4th August 2022

10 tips for writing historical fiction from Tammye Huf, debut author of A More Perfect Union...

Article

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Creative Worldbuilding

Struan Murray

13th October 2020

Edited

24th January 2021

Debut author Struan Murray shares his top tips on creative world building...

Article

5 min read

Researching An Unfamiliar Location

Annemarie Neary

19th March 2018

Edited

15th September 2020

For my novel-in-progress I’ve spent the past couple of years immersed in the physical and psychic landscape of Algiers — its history and politics,...

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The Influence of Travel on Writing

Jo Thomas

22nd February 2018

Edited

23rd September 2020

Author Jo Thomas discusses the influence of travel on writing and finding inspiration in your surroundings.

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5 min read

Location, Location, Location

Julia Chapman

19th February 2018

Edited

15th September 2020

Some would say I’ve had it easy when it comes to choosing a setting for my writing. I based my first novels in the stunning French Pyrenees, where I...