Dame Barbara Cartland was one of the most prolific authors in the English language. She has written over 720 novels in a span of about seven decades. Barbara Cartland wrote sweet and old-fashioned romance novels, many of which were historical romances. Despite the simple and straightforward love stories she wrote, her books were amazingly popular. Her books have sold over 1 … [Read more...] about 5 Writing Lessons from Barbara Cartland
Writing Tips from Famous Authors
5 Writing Lessons from William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare, also known as the Bard of Avon, or ‘the greatest bard who ever lived’, was the greatest playwright and perhaps the most beloved writer in the English language. He wrote over 35 plays, 150 sonnets and several long poems as well. Many of the common phrases in use in the English language today are a legacy from Shakespeare. About 400 years later, we still read … [Read more...] about 5 Writing Lessons from William Shakespeare
5 Writing Lessons from Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie is one of the most respected and celebrated authors of the mystery genre. If you are a budding mystery novel writer or just a budding writer in general, here are some tips from this literary giant, which will no doubt help you improve your writing skills, more so if you love writing mystery: 1. Stay Focussed According to Christie, the best of ideas can come to … [Read more...] about 5 Writing Lessons from Agatha Christie
5 Writing Lessons from Stephen King
Stephen King is famous for being one of the most successful and prolific authors from the contemporary horror and fantasy genre, with a tenure that spans several decades and numerous books that have been adapted in various mediums, such as TV, film, and even video games. However, back in 2002, King temporarily stopped writing horror novels in order to write and publish the … [Read more...] about 5 Writing Lessons from Stephen King
5 Writing Lessons from J.K. Rowling
Writing lessons can’t come better than those from a widely loved author of the Harry Potter series. Reading her books is like taking a master class on plot and character development. So, if you really want to know the secrets behind the writing of one of the most loved book series of all time, you might want to read on. Here are some of the things J.K. Rowling swears by. 1. … [Read more...] about 5 Writing Lessons from J.K. Rowling