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Matthew is a writer, web dev, and geek from Kent (UK). He is the founder and current chair of Thanet Creative as well as head geek for Author Buzz. His ambitions include seeing a film or TV series based on something he wrote. Matt is also responsible for fixing stuff on AuthorBuzz.co.uk when it breaks.
If you use writing dares to help you get writing, The Muse of Last Resort (that’s this blog) has you covered. There’s an entire site section dedicated to…
They know what happened here 18 years ago. They keep it to themselves as no one would believe them anyway.
A handful of youngsters blessed with divine abilities fight to defend the world from an army of angels trying to conquer the Earth in the name of The…
The rules are simple. You get two sentences. Use them to scare or horrify us.
Under your character’s bed is a forgotten item. What is the significance of the item? What’s the untold story?
What unexpected aspect of your character are you most excited to share? This character question was inspired by a blogger’s question on Open Mentions.
I’m sure your character has one or two hot takes – tell us about them. This character question was inspired by a blogging question on Open Mentions.
Politics is a broad term. It can refer to local councils, governments, and trade agreements. It can also relate to gender assumptions, family dynamics, and social expectations. If…
It is a rare person who has no fears at all. There are some fears so deep, we might not even be fully aware of them. What fears…
We’re not always fully truthful with ourselves. We harbour illusions, misconceptions, and half-truths. Your character probably does too. What is a lie they believe about themselves?
This could be an ancestor involved in a historic event, a similarity to a person of legend, or something else that you have invented. Even if this does…
We connect with characters not so much through their victories but through their struggles. How can you make life much harder for your characters?
