Dive into the Writing Pool ~ The Parallels of Competitive Swimming and Creative Writing
Whatever sport you’re following these Olympic Games, I want to redefine the way you perceive the art of writing—as a sport.
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Christopher J. Watt
- Jun 23
What I Learnt From a Typewriter
It was on this date in 1868 that the first commercially successful typewriter was patented by Christopher Latham Sholes, marking the...
Christopher J. Watt
- Jun 22
Compact Review: The Hobbit
The craft of J.R.R. Tolkien’s world of Middle-earth has captivated readers for almost a century; featuring some of the greatest stories...
Christopher J. Watt
- Jun 16
One does not simply turn a corner and vanish
ONE DOES NOT SIMPLY TURN A CORNER AND VANISH. On the way Cedric informed his friend about the morning’s affairs. He diligently avoided...
Christopher J. Watt
- May 9
Full Comparison: The Hobbit
The craft of J.R.R. Tolkien’s world of Middle Earth has captivated readers for almost a century; featuring some of the greatest stories...
Christopher J. Watt
- May 9
Discovery
DISCOVERY. It won’t be long before they return. The thought snapped Cedric out of his daze. He put the arrow back into the quiver and...
Christopher J. Watt
- Mar 31
10 Reasons Why Reading is Important for Writers
Despite the vast number of people who love reading, it’s often overlooked. If you aspire to be a good writer you need to read. It is an...
Christopher J. Watt
- Feb 29
Finding the Motivation to Write
A friend of mine recently asked me, “How do you make time for your writing?”, and it really got me thinking: How do I make time for my...
Christopher J. Watt
- Feb 2
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Libby McNamee
I got in touch with Libby McNamee, award-winning author of two American historical fiction novels, Susanna's Midnight Ride and Dolley...
Christopher J. Watt
- Jan 24
My Experience Doing Crazy Writing Week 2024
War broke out amongst thousands of writers. Writer against writer. Fruit against fruit. Grape against banana. Literally. This January, I...
Bella Raine
- Dec 30, 2023
New Year, New Writer - Guest Post by Bella Raine
Hi everyone! I’m Bella Raine, your fellow young writer and blogger from over in this bookish corner of the Internet!
Christopher J. Watt
- Dec 22, 2023
12 Writing Resolutions to Improve Your Writing and Finish That Project
Sometimes it’s tough to finish a writing project you’ve started. And when the New Year rolls around, life can get in the way even more....
Christopher J. Watt
- Oct 31, 2023
NaNoWriMo 2023
Over half a million people across the globe sit down to take part in NaNoWriMo each year. The challenge, accidentally founded in 1999 by...
Christopher J. Watt
- Aug 29, 2023
The Epic Story of The Epic Story: What is Epic Patriot Camp??
It has plagued my thoughts, infiltrated my bookshelf, and changed my life in the most amazing way possible. What is it? It’s my debut...
Christopher J. Watt
- Aug 15, 2023
Common Grammatical MISTAKES with Contractions
English is hard. It's always been that way. In fact, despite it being the most spoken language in the world, it's place on the Top 20...
Christopher J. Watt
- Jul 10, 2023
Fiction or Fantasy?
Not many people realise the different types of "sub-genres" within the main fiction genre. Actually, there are only really two main genres!
Christopher J. Watt
- Jun 29, 2023
What is Historical Fiction?
There is a common misconception about historical fiction. Here, I'll tell you what historical fiction is and how to correctly use it.
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