Cat’s Reviews: Story of Daughters and Friends
Today, I’m doing my first long review of an Episode story! There’s a lot to say about this one, so let’s start right away.
Cat’s Reviews: Short and Romantic
I finally got to do a long review again! This time, it’s a collection of short stories that are all romantic.
Let Your Story Grow – Organic Writing
Some people, like me, prefer to write without having an elaborated plan for the story. That’s called organic writing. Keep reading to find out how t…
Cat’s Reviews: A Novel About Everything Deadly
New review, new novel! This time it's a horror action story and I'm doing a long review on it. Ready to read my opinion?
Cat’s Reviews: A Lucky Bunch of Three
The first three reviews of many more in this new series! I had a look at a comic, a novel and an interactive story and summarised my opinions here for…
How Music Can Inspire Your Writing
Music can help to inspire, compliment and shed light on your writing. Here's how you can use it to your advantage to create something great!
All About Horror Writing
In my time of being a huge fan of all things horror, I have read many horror stories and books. I learned the traits which…
Guide: Sensitive Content and Trigger Warnings
For simplicity’s sake, most people refer to trigger warnings as “tw” and content warnings as “cw” so that’s what I’ll be referring to them in…
Mary-Sue: Why Flaws Might Not Fix The Problem
When looking for advice on how to fix a Mary-Sue, you might be told just to add flaws. Well, here's why that's only half the story.
How to Start a Story: Top Tips to Begin With a Bang
The start of a story is a very crucial part. You want the reader to be interested in your story while also not giving away…
Sensitivity Reading: Do You Need It?
In 2020, writing in a PC way is getting more and more important. People are taking more notice of your language. Those of us who…
How to Write Race Diversity Sensitively In Your Story
Writing different races can seem really tricky when you first start, but it doesn't have to be! Here's a great starter guide to get you on the right t…
Where’s My Forum Section Key? (Issue One)
June’s Locked Up Forum Secrets Shannii’s Forums has some amazing sections that everyone can access, such as discussion areas, writing chat, roleplays (RPs), Games, etc.…
What Good Stories Need: 7 Things You Should Work On
What makes a good story so good? What is it that you need to work on in your own writing? Here's what all good stories do well, no matter the genre.
Rowling and Cancel Culture: Why She is Just Plain Wrong
Rowling's tirade against trans rights and cancel culture is highly irresponsible. Here's why she's wrong and how her words are causing so much damage.