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23 creative writing prompts
Whether you’re already writing a novel and are struggling to write a particular scene, or you want to write a short story but don’t know where to start, creative writing prompts are a great tool to have in your back pocket.
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Food and DrinkA guide to sparkling wine
Take a look at this handy guide to help you find the perfect sparkling wine for any event.
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Film and TVHow to storyboard a film
Let's take a look at what storyboards are, why they're important for filmmakers and how to storyboard your very own film.
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PoetryHow to write love poetry
A perfect love poem requires real craft. Read on for an essential guide on writing love poetry straight from the heart, with the help from former poet laureate, Carol Ann Duffy,
A perfect love poem requires real craft. Read on for an essential guide on writing love poetry straight from the heart, with the help from former poet laureate, Carol Ann Duffy,
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CookingCranachan recipe
Perfect for Burns Night, or any other night for that matter. Treat your guests and your tastebuds to this classic Scottish dessert.
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WritingHow to create a character for a story
One of the most important things for any author is to know how to create good characters for your stories. Read on to learn just how to do it.
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Film and TVWhat is the difference between diegetic sound and non diegetic sound?
Learn how to approach these important audio terms as you venture into the world of film.
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How long should a scene be in a screenplay?
Dive into everything you need to know about how long a scene should be in a screenplay, with a little expert help from filmmaker Edgar Wright and screenwriter Jed Mercurio.
Dive into everything you need to know about how long a scene should be in a screenplay, with a little expert help from filmmaker Edgar Wright and screenwriter Jed Mercurio.
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What is an independent film?
What is an independent film? And what do you need to keep in mind when making one? Take a look to find out.
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Film and TV20 of the best car chase movies
From heart-stopping stunts to breakneck speeds, there’s nothing quite like a great car chase scene. But which movies have the best ones? Take a look at our roundup of the best car chase movies.
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ComedyStage presence: What is it? And how to find yours...
Having a good stage presence is important for any aspiring musician, actor, or comedian. But what is it, exactly? And how do you get it? Read on to find out
Free Wine Tasting Notes Template
Hold your own wine tasting evening with friends, with this guidance of this free wine tasting notes template.
Free Download: Character Bio Template
Every aspiring writer needs a good character bio template. Create three-dimensional, authentic characters to build your stories around.