In my post on Macbeth, I propose that one of the reasons for our long-standing fascination with Macbeth the character is his outsized boldness.
Looking at war poetry through the eyes of Wilfred Owen & Carol Ann Duffy
Across the ages, war has always been a popular theme in poetry.
Who is to blame for Macbeth’s fall? Here are the top 3 culprits
Among Shakespeare’s many plays, Macbeth is a wildly popular study text.
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First person vs third person: when to use which?
A question I often get about writing is whether it is ever ‘okay to write in first person’.
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Your ultimate guide to simile, metaphor, analogy & conceit
One of the first literary devices most English students learn is ‘simile’, which is derived from the Latin word ‘similis’, meaning ‘like’.
Too funny it hurts – 3 signs to help you detect satire
We all love a good laugh.
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Should I ever use passive voice in writing?
Ah, the age-old dilemma – to passive voice, or not to passive voice?
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Want to read faster? Try this.
Previously, I wrote a post on ‘How to read between the lines’, which seemed to resonate with quite a few of you who read this humble blog. So in this post, I’d like to take on another one of the most common FAQs I get about reading:
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How to write about rhythm in poetry
Like repetition, rhythm is another one of those seemingly innocent literary devices: simple in concept, but surprisingly challenging to analyse.
How to overcome fear of the blank page in writing
You know the feeling: when you’re tasked with writing an essay but don’t know where or how to start.
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