The Magical Object

Magical objects can add an exciting and mythical element to any story, but only if they are given the appropriate context, background and purpose. And are not just introduced as a plot device.

Sense of an Ending

Unresolved endings: Love them or hate them? This post looks at an anime called Dragon Dentist, and why its ending is so fantastic.

Sense of a Beginning

In my opinion, the beginning is the most important part of a book for a writer to get right. You only have a little time to draw your reader into your story.

What Makes a Book YA?

There’s often a debate around some books and whether or not they are classed as Young Adult. So what makes a book YA?