Oh, and one general bit of advice - listen to every 'expert' but don't assume what's said is fact. It's not. Every writer is different and everyone learns in different ways. All you need is an open mind. Take away what works for you and leave what doesn't. Easy.

Here are some of the best writing tips and tricks we have picked up over the years. All writers need help at some point because, as the old adage goes, 'you don't know what you don't know'. The good news is that you don't need to re-invent the wheel. The following pages offer writing tips on structure, character, media as well as some general advice to get you going.

writing tips to get you started

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character

where every story starts

character

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structure

the hidden mechanics

structure

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media

the chosen canvas

media

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advice

general hints and tips

advice

Whether you are writing a novel, screenplay, short story, TV pilot or short film - the basics of story structure and character development are appropriate to all mediums. Over the next few pages, blog posts and tutorials we are going to share what we think are the key things writers should consider when developing their projects.

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