Here’s a list of ongoing competitions which will be edited across the year. Good luck! Retreat West Deadline: 29th December 2019 Link for more info The latest Retreat West competition is looking for flash fiction with the theme of ‘Earth’. Stories can be up to 500 words and should be sent in by the 29th … More Competition Resources
By Kate Holmes Hey Everyone. Well, I guess here I should say “Dear Reader” but religiously this is how I have always started my announcements, emails and messages to my society, so humour me here because it feels right. Let me introduce myself, my name is Kate Holmes. I am the former President and current … More A Tea and Chat
Online Scrivener – https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview A popular writing app, excellent for keeping track of worldbuilding side by side with your projects. Their website offers a free 30 day trial and the paid for version can be downloaded for macOS, iOS and Windows. World Anvil – https://www.worldanvil.com/author A purpose-made worldbuilding website. Worldbuilding is done through articles which … More Worldbuilding Resources
https://www.well-storied.com/blog/write-stronger-characters This was an interesting, if slightly basic, list of things to do for your main character. While it can be used simply as a checklist when doing character work, it also has links to other posts on the website that go into more details about different techniques you can use. Most of the blog … More Character Resources
By Matthew Bird Ever wondered what we do in our committee positions? Well wonder no more! This article covers some of the lesser-known roles of the President. My role as President of the Creative Writing Society goes beyond planning and delivering Lit Circles. Behind the scenes it is my job to represent the Society and … More A Presidential Tuesday
YouTube Videos (8:38) Designing Earth-like Atmospheres, by Artifexian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-j_JOWPLj8 (3:57) Build your own Terrestrial Planet: Physical Characteristics, by Artifexian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxbIoIM_Uck (5:42) Perception of the Heavens, by Artifexian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sM6YBlKgg4 (7:22) Alien Atmospheres: How To Make Plastic Trees, by Artifexian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwauz9uIl9M (7:17) Alien Biospheres: Part 1 – The Planet, by Biblaridion (ft. Artifexian): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egzZv8tqT_k (20:03) Alien Biospheres: … More Sci-Fi Resources
By Alex McGinty Creaking joints and spirits grey, Lay dark tablets down this day. Taught of Cthulhu, you must know, As above, so below. Like snarling tomcat, filled with hate, The wicked must accept their fate. With examination of hollow love, As below, so above. The coven dances on the hill, Spreading dread, fear, doom, … More So Below
Members of the UoN Creative Writing Society can record the podcast. Information about recording sessions can be found on our Facebook. Below is a list of simple guidelines for podcast recording. Pieces can be fiction, non-fiction or poetry and should be no more than 1000 words Please send your pieces to the host, Maddie, beforehand … More Podcast Recording Guidelines
As a relatively new edition to Creative Writing Society, Off the Page is a fantastic platform for members to share their writing with the world. Episodes can be found on: Audio Boom Spotify And other podcast platforms. We aim to release episodes fortnightly. Members of the society can come along and record. … More Off the Page Podcast
Websites NY Book Editors: Your Guide to Writing Better Dialogue The NY Book Editors Blog has loads of articles covering a wide range of topics. This one about dialogue gives fully discusses 12 tips for making dialogue serve its purpose for the story and sound natural. Masterclass: How to Write Great Dialogue This article covers … More Dialogue Resources
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