Emily Ronan, Author at Professional Writing Academy

Is Mills & Boon feminist literature, misogynist trash or neither?

Heidi Rice gives her view on whether Mills & Boon novels can be considered feminist literature.

Screenwriting tip: step back from the detail, let the bigger picture emerge

Chelsea Morgan Hoffmann looks at the screenplay development process, and the power of 5-act structure.

Write Advice: Mark McNay on his love of short fiction

Mark McNay talks about his love of short fiction and his working routine.

How to find your writing voice

Discover how to find your writing voice, open your imagination, and expand your writing repertoire.

Write Advice: Sarah Hilary on developing character and plot

Sarah Hilary answers questions on how to develop character and plot.

Write Advice: author Paul Kingsnorth talks about his book, The Wake

Paul Kingsnorth explains how publishing in a less-than-traditional way affected the reception of The Wake.

10 top tips for crime writers

Tips for aspiring crime novelists, to help you turn your ideas into a compelling mystery.

How to get your short fiction seen

How can you decide where to submit your short fiction?

Write Advice: Ed Wilson talks about agents and publicity

Ed Wilson talks about synopses, what agents look for and the editorial help you can expect from them.

How to get your documentary story straight

Peter Dale recalls a time when perfecting structure proved essential.

Write page-turning crime fiction: six tips for suspense

Award-winning crime writer and guest tutor Sarah Hilary shares her tips on writing suspense.

The rise of short fiction: storytelling for the digital generation

We explain how many novelists develop their skills by writing short fiction.