Becky GraceFeb 7, 20238 minWriting tips5 of the Best Writing Craft BooksThere are countless books available on the craft of writing. So many, in fact, that it can be hard to distinguish those that stand out...
Becky GraceJan 25, 20232 min2-minute read2-minute reads: What is a style sheet?Your research into editing may have turned up references to something called a style sheet. This 2-minute read will tell you all you need...
Becky GraceJan 19, 20232 min2-minute read2-minute reads: My first draft is awful – should I just give up?No! Don't give up. Ask any writer and they will agree: the first draft is always rubbish. In the words of Terry Pratchett, 'the first...
Becky GraceOct 12, 20227 minWriting tipsWho are you writing for? Know your children's fiction audienceHere we explore the importance of knowing who you're writing for and how understanding your audience will influence your story. Writers...
Becky GraceMay 29, 20224 minSpotlight On ...Spotlight on ... Emily Kenny, author of The Extraordinary Adventures of Alice TonksWe are so very excited that our first spotlight post focuses on the author of Inky Blog's book of the month for May, Emily Kenny....
Becky GraceApr 25, 20225 minWriting tipsMiddle Grade vs. YA: What's the Difference?As a writer for any age group, it is important to know your audience, and this is perhaps even more important for writers of children’s...
Becky GraceMar 28, 20228 minWriting tipsBeat writer's block with these top 10 tipsDon't let the dreaded block stop your creative flow. Try these practical and useful ideas to get the words flowing again. You know that...
Becky GraceMar 14, 20227 minWriting tips6 tips to boost your writing by reading6 simple tips to prove that losing yourself in a good book can help you become a better writer. The value of reading For some of us,...