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Writing Competition Tips

In order to write well, you should see writing as a competitive sport. As with sport, you need to practise. Then…

Cynan Jones
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Interrogate your story

The problem with entering a writing competition is that, once you enter, you can’t do anything to improve your chances of…

Cynan Jones
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Why it matters

Think of a ‘true’ incident in your past. An incident in which something mattered. Maybe it was the moment you realised…

Kerry Young
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Why it matters

To be authentic, and have an authentic voice, we must write from our experience. We take what was or is real…

Kerry Young
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How to prevent a saggy middle

As a prompt to get you started, choose a picture from a magazine or a postcard; or throw a couple of…

Sanjida Kay
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How to prevent a saggy middle

I’m usually impressed by the calibre of writing on Arvon courses. What lets some writers down is not so much their…

Sanjida Kay
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Poetry

About His Person: Conjuring People Up With Objects

Do you ever find yourself wanting to write a poem about someone you know, but not knowing where to start? Here’s…

Yvonne Reddick
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The Art of Losing: Loss and Elegies

From losing your glasses to the death of a dear friend, loss is an inspiring topic for poets. In ‘One Art,’…

Yvonne Reddick
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Liberation Through Constraint

This exercise works best if you don’t read ahead to what the next step is until you’ve completed the one you’re…

Tania Hershman
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Writing About Big Issues

As well as writing short stories, I read hundreds of short stories and flash fictions every year, some sent to me…

Tania Hershman
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No time to write?

This is a 15 minute exercise. You’ll need a pen and notebook or laptop and a supply of books. Choose a…

Katrina Naomi
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No time to write?

One of the biggest issues writers face is finding enough time to write. Or finding any time to write. Lots of…

Katrina Naomi
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Immediate circumstances

This exercise comes from working with actors and embracing many of the processes that they use to help develop their character….

Matt Hartley
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Colour scheme

If you’re anything like me and find that your first draft just looks like an overwhelming amount of text, it’s great…

Matt Hartley
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Why should I write?

Sit alone with a piece of paper, a pen, and a timer (if you’re using your phone, make sure you set…

Laura Barnett
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Define your mission statement

In her wonderful book The Right to Write – a follow-up to her mega-bestseller, and lifeline to many artists, …

Laura Barnett

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