Author name: richiebilling

Richie Billing writes fantasy fiction, historical fiction and stories of a darker nature. He's had over a dozen short stories published in various magazines and journals, with one adapted for BBC radio. In 2021 his debut novel, Pariah's Lament, an epic fantasy, was published by Of Metal and Magic. Richie also runs The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed, a podcast devoted to helping writers improve their craft. Most nights you can find him up into the wee hours scribbling away or watching the NBA.

How to Develop A Strong Thesis Statement For Essays

Crafting a thesis statement isa crucial element of argumentative writing. It does, however, pose a formidable challenge for many students to grasp. The difficulty arises in the need to transform the vagaries of a thesis statement into a more precise concept, coupled with the need to meet assessment criteria. Contrary to the prevailing misconception that …

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Top Tips On How To Write A Literary Essay

Knowing how to write a literary essay is a real skill to have. If you have ever studied in a college or a university, you know that written assignments are among the most widespread and popular ones. Students are assigned essays, term papers, research papers, reviews, case studies, scholarly articles, capstone projects, and other tasks almost …

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How To Write An Unforgettable Villain Your Readers Will Love

We often spend much of our time writing and thinking about our protagonist. But do we always afford the same consideration to our antagonist? Writing about villains can be just as important as writing about heroes. But do you know the best way how to write a villain?  The bad guys can be just as …

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Narrative Point Of View: Definition And How To Choose

The narrative point of view, in a nutshell, is the perspective through which your story is told—the eyes observing what happens. Most would say there are three types of viewpoint, but to throw a spanner in the works and for the sake of clarity, I’m going to say there are four. You’ve got first person, …

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