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Readers love to debate who is the Ultimate Book Boyfriend of all time. Here's author Lucy V Hay/ Lizzie Fry's favourites.

Female characters may kill more than they used to, but it's often due to just 2 reasons. B2W's Lucy V puts this under the spotlight.

Your novel's first 3 chapters have to do some heavy-lifting in introducing the story. Here's B2W's Lucy V on what to avoid.

The Shining may be 45 years old this year, but it has plenty to teach writers about foreshadowing and dramatic irony.

While plot armour is NOT an automatic red flag in stories, it can create issues. Bang2write's Lucy V breaks down why.

A writing retreat can be a powerful reset. B2W's Lucy V on why writing retreats can lead to meaningful progress in your draft & career.

Writing a young character in your screenplay or novel? Then do your research and ask some young people what characters they like!

Iain Smith has a resumé most B2Wers would kill for, including MAD MAX FURY ROAD, THE FIFTH ELEMENT and CHILDREN OF MEN. Here's his tips.

If you suspect your writing sucks, you may be on to something ... but you've come to the right place if you want to fix it!

The screenwriting, filmmaking and publishing industries can be brutal. Sometimes a hard reality check is in order.

If you feel you're getting nowhere with your writing career, you've come to the right place. Here's 3 simple things you may have overlooked.

The skills your characters have in your story need to be memorable, relatable and relevant to your story. Here's why

Happy Valentine's! If you're looking for lurve, look no further than these iconic movie kisses that defined romance on the silver screen.

It's not about 'breaking in' ... you need to CREATE your dream writing career. Here's how B2W's Lucy V created hers.

So it's January, which means submissions season. Here's B2W's top 10 submissions tips to help you start the new year off right.

If you're stuck on the difference between tropes, stereotypes & clichés, you are in the right place. B2W's Lucy V breaks it down.

Authors frequently struggle to spot the passive voice in their writing. Here's what it is, plus how to tackle it when you don't need it.

Lucy V aka @Bang2write