by NikkiYoungAuthor | Jan 7, 2021 | Information
Hello and thanks for stopping by. I’m so glad you’ve found my writing club. I’m Nikki and I started Storymakers in 2017. This was just after the publication of my first book, The Mystery of the Disappearing Underpants. At that time, I had been freelance writing and...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | Nov 11, 2020 | Writing exercises
I love personification. It is one of my favourite writing techniques. Perhaps this is because of the vividness it brings to your writing, as well as the idea that you can give life to your settings in a way that is only possible using this technique. Plus, it’s...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | Oct 7, 2020 | Writing exercises
I mean, why bother? Just say what you mean, right? Well, I have to say I love similes. They add so much to your writing in what we call imagery. In other words, it helps the reader see, in his or her mind’s eye, what the writer is trying to describe. So, what is a...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | Sep 28, 2020 | Writing exercises
Planning your writing is important, but delving into your consciousness can also be a rewarding and fun way to practise. In my last blog, I talked about planning and I’m a huge advocate of doing this. From starting with a blank page, planning helps you formalise...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | Sep 21, 2020 | Writing exercises
It can be tricky, sometimes, when you’re asked to write a story but don’t know where to start. That’s where planning comes in. Today, I’m going to share some ideas with you that may help. It’s all about the planning. Honest. Whilst there are those who can put...
