Writing a Compelling Memoir

Writing a Compelling Memoir

Most people are drawn to writing memoirs because they have gone through a profound life experience and want to share it with the world.

Maya Angelou said: “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”

This article is designed to help you unlock and realise the dramatic potential of your life’s narrative.

Short Story and Other Writing Competitions 2024

Short Story and Other Writing Competitions 2024

Listed below are upcoming competitions that you might like to enter. They are listed by submission closing date, not when the competition is open.

Please read all instructions and entry requirements.

2023 Writers’ Studio Short Story Competition Winning Entries

2023 Writers’ Studio Short Story Competition Winning Entries

Congratulations to our Prize Winners and to all those who entered.

We were thrilled with both the quality and number of entries we received.

Our Judge, Zahid Gamieldien has awarded the top 3 entries as per below.

Congratulations, William, Brid & Alexander.

The Power That Process Generates In Writing Fiction

The Power That Process Generates In Writing Fiction

The act of writing fiction is a complex and deeply personal endeavour. For many authors, the importance of process in fiction writing cannot be overstated. It is through the writing process that ideas transform into stories, and intentions evolve into art. In the words of Anais Nin, “We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.”

The Power of Emotion in Fiction

The Power of Emotion in Fiction

Emotion is the lifeblood of fiction, the beating heart that gives narratives their vitality and resonance. It is the driving force that captivates readers, creates empathetic connections, and leaves a lasting impact.

As the celebrated novelist Joseph Conrad once wrote, “To make you see, to make you hear, to make you feel. That is all, and that is everything.”

The Importance of Genre – Introduction

The Importance of Genre – Introduction

Every writer needs to find their unique voice and what it is about their story that makes it stand out.

Your story will have its best chance of finding its audience if you are aware of what genre your story fits into and what your readers’ expectations are. Bearing in mind, the fiction world is divided into roughly two segments: literary fiction and commercial/genre fiction.

How to write the first draft of a novel or screenplay

How to write the first draft of a novel or screenplay

Writing a successful novel or screenplay that resonates with readers doesn’t happen by accident.

As John Tullius, author and founder of the Maui Writers’ Conference, said, “I don’t care how talented you are. It’s not about contacting your muse. Success comes from taking the time to learn the craft.”

There are many different elements that go into the process of completing a story. Broadly speaking, they are planning, writing, rewriting and editing.

How to become more creative

How to become more creative

Writing a novel or a screenplay is an art and a craft that takes time to master. We believe it is important that you follow a process that enables you to turn off your internal editor, setting up a dance between structure and imagination.

And above all enjoy the process of writing and experience the pleasure and satisfaction of telling your story in a way that other people will want to read what you have written.

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