Style

Every writer has a distinct way of doing things. From the words chosen to describe their setting to the decisions made on where (and what to include) in a scene – it’s all part of your personality as a writer, your unique writing DNA. Here, you’ll find a selection of articles that focus on hints and tips about how you can develop your writing style.

 

Article
4 min read
27th July 2012
Edited
13th October 2020
In the first in a series of four articles for Writers & Artists, Creative Writing lecturer Derek Neale encourages you to encounter a range of...
Article
3 min read
27th July 2012
Edited
13th October 2020
Creative Writing Lecturer Derek Neale - in the second piece in his four-part 'Developing Your Style' series - on the thought process behind selecting...
Article
3 min read
27th July 2012
Edited
13th October 2020
Creative Writing Lecturer Derek Neale - in this third piece in his four-part 'Developing Your Style' series - on the importance of establishing your...
Article
5 min read
27th July 2012
Edited
13th October 2020

What do James Joyce’s Ulysses and Graham Swift’s novel Last Orders have in common. Not a lot, you may think. You would be wrong. The answer is...

Blog
3 min read
20th November 2009
Edited
17th December 2020

This is the second of my blogs, offering some thoughts about how drama can be used to improve your fiction.

Actors impersonate. And in...