Tips, reviews and inspiration for writers, from Clippings.me

How to Write a Fight Scene: 10 Tips for Authors

Getting a fight scene right is hard work – you might find that it’s the moment that your novel starts kicking your butt! Follow these tips for crafting the perfect fight scene for your readers.

10+ Tips on Writing a Death Scene That Makes Readers Cry

Fiction Writing / By Clippings.me Team

Did you know that Game of Thrones has more than 118 notable deaths throughout its storyline? Yes yes, we know it’s not the death count, but the effect of the characters’ deaths on the story that should be looking for – but still, if you want to know how to write a death scene that …

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15 Creative Writing Classes To Improve Your Skills in 2020

Writing Courses / By Clippings.me Team

Creative writing classes are a boost for your career, whether you’re a beginner or you’ve got several years of experience under your belt. Here, our guide to the best.

The Writer’s Guide to Skeleton Outlines

Freelance Writing / By Laura DeCesare

If you’re a writer, time is money. Here’s our guide to using skeleton outlines to speed up and improve your writing.

How to Write a Magazine Article (in Ten Easy Steps)

Freelance Writing / By Laura DeCesare

Writing a magazine article requires a different set of skills from writing for a newspaper. Take a look at our ten step guide on how to be successful in the glossy magazine business.

Top 5 Science Writing Courses for Academics

Writing Courses / By Clippings.me Team

With 2.5m scientific papers published annually, science writing is a great career option for those with an interest in the field. Here are our picks.

Best Laptops for Writers in 2020: Our Editors’ Picks

Writing Tech / By Nicholas Holmes

Looking for a dependable workhorse that can survive your keyboard bashing? Writers need a laptop that’s suited to their needs specifically, so we’ve rounded up the best on the market for 2020.

Music For Writing: Spotify Playlist Picks

Creative Writing / By Laura DeCesare

For many writers, the right music picks can make all the difference between a blank page and nailing that deadline. Here are our picks.

Leuchtturm1917 vs Moleskine: Which Should a Writer Choose?

Notebooks / By Clippings.me Team

With a pen, paper, and a desire to be organized, freelancers can get tasks all in one place. To minimize your choices, we compare Leuchtturn1917 or Moleskine.