How to Write Humorous Dialogue
Three essential concepts for use when writing humorous conversations.
The Bottle Factory Outing by Beryl Bainbridge
A review of the comic literary novel The Bottle Factory Outing by Beryl Bainbridge.
The Element of Surprise
What does the element of surprise mean? How can writers add surprising plot twists and unexpected outcomes into their stories?
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
A review of the literary fable fiction novel The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Sacred Cows and How to Kill Them
What does it mean to kill a sacred cow, and why is it important for writers to kill them?
Miss Lonelyhearts by Nathanael West
A review of the literary black comedy novel Miss Lonelyhearts by Nathanael West.
One Fine Day in the Middle of the Night by Christopher Brookmyre
A review of the crime thriller novel One Fine Day in the Middle of the Night by Christopher Brookmyre.
How to Write a Nonsense Poem
An examination of what nonsense poetry is and how to write it effectively.
Writing a Sitcom
Some things to consider before you start writing a situation comedy television script.