When writing dystopian fiction in our somewhat dystopian society of 2020, everything you thought you knew about writing speculative fiction has been turned on its head.
(more…)Author: Aaron Mullins
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Mysteries and Misadventures: Tales from the Highlands
Scottish short stories from the Highlands of Scotland have always fascinated me. I grew up in Wick, in Caithness, and always promised myself that I would write a book full of Scottish mystery and crime thriller short stories that took place in and around the Highlands.
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Scottish Dialect: An Author’s Guide to Highland Dialogue
The beautiful lilt of a Scottish accent. It’s a wonderful thing to hear, but as I have discovered, an absolute headache to spell Scots dialect words so they sound just right to the ear.
How to write Scottish characters: with an authentic sounding Scottish accent, your character’s dialogue must contain the correct Scots words, to really bring the people of Scotland to life. Authors writing books in Scots must maintain the Scots language for their entire length, in their chosen Scottish dialect.
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Creative Writing Inspiration and Ideas: 10 Beach Writing Prompts
Beach writing prompts and creative writing inspiration often comes to us in waves of inspirational writing ideas. Sometimes quite literally, when we head to the sands for some beach story ideas.
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Boost Your Writing Skills: Top 10 Tips
My Top 10 Writing Tips offer quick advice for authors on how to improve their writing. They’re for anyone who wants stronger storytelling, smoother prose, and a clearer path towards finished work.
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5 Places in Paris for Writing Inspiration
Paris is a fantastic source of inspiration for writers. Book yourself into a Paris writing retreat and prepare to be inspired!
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Free Poems: Broken
This free poem was originally composed in the style of free verse poetry many years ago.
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Free Short Stories: Rapunzel’s Lament
The second free short story that i’m going to share with you was actually the second assignment on my Creative Writing module at the University of Northampton, when I had just started writing again as an adult.
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Free Short Story: Rainy Day in Paris
Rainy Day in Paris is the first free short story that I would like to share with you. It is far from being my best writing. In fact, it was one of the first short stories I wrote as an adult!
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How to Win Writing Competitions
Creative writing competitions are a great way to give yourself a deadline, focus your mind and produce your best writing. Embark on a journey to conquer the world of creative writing competitions with our comprehensive guide. Whether you’re a seasoned author or a budding talent, this article is tailored to help you submit winning short stories, poetry, and books to various contests. From understanding judging criteria to crafting compelling entries, we’ve got the strategies you need.
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