writing advice | Stella Tarakson

Paper Nations UK – Dare to Write!

Stella

15/07/2019

I’m delighted to be involved with Dare to Write?, an online platform for writers. It was created by a professor at Bath Spa University in collaboration with Paper Nations UK, and is supported by the Arts Council of England. Developed with the the help of hundreds of authors, it invites young people to begin a journey of …

Bouncing story ideas: the do’s and don’ts

Stella

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17/09/2013

Bouncing story ideas off other people is a great way to create a gripping plot. It helps you identify when you’re being too predictable (watch for those yawns) or too bizarre (watch for signs of glaze-eyed incomprehension). It gives you the benefit of other people’s ideas, opinions, and experience. Last but not least, it helps …