Welcome to my website: Home of Creative Writing

I am an author and also a Creative Writing tutor. I run several courses in the Forest of Dean area that teach ‘Hot Narrative’. Hot Narrative is my own approach to exciting writing, devised with my partner, Steve Eddy, who is also an author.

I believe this approach provides a powerful key to unlocking individual creativity. It also provides a basic structure for any narrative – from stories and novels to business presentations, or even wedding speeches.

 

Hot Narrative

Narrative is currently a buzz word. Story structure is hot now because its power is beginning to be recognized. Shaping information into a story makes its impact many times greater than if it were conveyed in other forms. This is because a story fires the imagination and holds the attention of the reader. A story can initiate change subtly, easily and effectively.

But what is it that grabs us about some stories? Why do some stick in the mind more than others? Why are we transported by some narratives and not others? What is it that makes them ‘hot’?

The answer is - the stories that grab us are those that follow the five steps of narrative structure. For these five steps define the dramatic pattern that creates Hot Narrative. Using these steps makes all the difference between ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ writing. In fact, just following these five steps will lift you away from the dreaded Blank Page Blues and off into the excitement of a story.

Whether you are a complete beginner or someone who has written before, join one of my workshops or classes to find out more and discover how by following five easy steps you can master the elements of Hot Narrative.