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Feb 7, 20238 min read

5 of the Best Writing Craft Books

There are countless books available on the craft of writing. So many, in fact, that it can be hard to distinguish those that stand out...

Jan 25, 20232 min read

2-minute reads: What is a style sheet?

Your research into editing may have turned up references to something called a style sheet. This 2-minute read will tell you all you need...

Jan 19, 20232 min read

2-minute reads: My first draft is awful – should I just give up?

No! Don't give up. Ask any writer and they will agree: the first draft is always rubbish. In the words of Terry Pratchett, 'the first...

Oct 12, 20227 min read

Who are you writing for? Know your children's fiction audience

Here we explore the importance of knowing who you're writing for and how understanding your audience will influence your story. Writers...

May 29, 20224 min read

Spotlight on ... Emily Kenny, author of The Extraordinary Adventures of Alice Tonks

We are so very excited that our first spotlight post focuses on the author of Inky Blog's book of the month for May, Emily Kenny....

Apr 25, 20225 min read

Middle Grade vs. YA: What's the Difference?

As a writer for any age group, it is important to know your audience, and this is perhaps even more important for writers of children’s...

Mar 28, 20228 min read

Beat writer's block with these top 10 tips

Don't let the dreaded block stop your creative flow. Try these practical and useful ideas to get the words flowing again. You know that...

Mar 14, 20227 min read

6 tips to boost your writing by reading

6 simple tips to prove that losing yourself in a good book can help you become a better writer. The value of reading For some of us,...