What skill set do you need as a writer? Based on advice from other writers, this post highlights the skills that can aid your development

Writing your synopsis needs to be a way of evaluating your story, making it a commercial commodity. Advice to enhance your quality & success

A list of writing competitions with deadlines in 2025, managed by British organisations. Your chance to get recognised as a writer!

A guide to ComicCons and other book festivals for lovers of fantasy, science fiction and horror fiction in 2025.

My post curates the research on witches and witchcraft I've done for my next novel. I hope other writers find it helpful and inspiring.

What is grimdark noir? My post explores the elements of this sub-genre of fantasy that's been applied to my novel.

Science fantasy is subgenre of speculative fiction - but what makes it different? How might this difference help writers create stories?

My post explores how fairies feature in folklore in history and cultures across the world. Perfect source material for fantasy writers.

A catalogue of sources of folklore where magic plays a vital role - to inspire and inform fantasy authors looking for ideas and answers.