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Top 10 Deadly Female Serial Killers In Movies And TV

All About Female Serial Killers  Whenever we think of serial killers, it is often ruthless, unhinged men who dominate our screens. However, the film and TV industry have brought a chilling range of female serial killers to life. Here is a curated list of the top 10 female serial killers from movies and TV that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Let’s explore what makes them horrifying and unforgettable … Ready? Let’s go! 1) Villanelle From Killing Eve Unique Traits: Seductive and Unpredictable Villanelle is portrayed by Jodie Comer. Her performance is already one of the most… Read More »Top 10 Deadly Female Serial Killers In Movies And TV

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Top 10 Female TV Sitcom Characters Of All Time

G.O.A.T Female Sitcom Characters In a world full of amazing, funny, kick-ass female sitcom characters, it’s hard to pick a top ten. I did it anyway, all in chronological order. Don’t see your fave here? Then add it to the comments! 1) Lucille Ricardo – I Love Lucy Lucille ‘Lucy’ Ricardo (Lucille Ball), ran in the U.S. from 1951 to 1957. Chances are you know of this iconic character, yet it’s 2024. Sitcom characters usually worked like  the ‘straight’ character to their husband, Lucy was the central focus. She was spontaneous, clever, and managed to coax others into new crazy… Read More »Top 10 Female TV Sitcom Characters Of All Time

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5 Things I Learned About Plotting From THE SERPENT on BBC1

The Serpent on BBC1 The Serpent is a 2021 BBC limited series about a real-life serial killer Charles Sobhraj who befriended, robbed and murdered dozens of young western backpackers in Asia in the 1970s. Its eight 60 minute episodes got 6-8m views when it first aired in 2021 and it seems to be developing a cult following. It spans decades, crosses continents, and involves multiple cases of mistaken and stolen identities. It could so easily be baffling,  yet it is effortlessly bingeable and often has an almost hypnotic, dreamlike feel. Five examples of top-class craft in the pilot episode of… Read More »5 Things I Learned About Plotting From THE SERPENT on BBC1

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How To Maximise Your Book Tour: 6 Essentials Tips For Authors

All About Your Book Tour If you want to promote your book, a book tour is a great idea. This is because you have to get out there and spread the word. However, you shouldn’t just pack up and leave without a plan! Here are six steps to help maximise your book tour and find success without getting overwhelmed. 1) Consider Teaming Up With Another Writer The key to maximising your book tour is not to overburden yourself, especially if it’s your first time out on the road. The first step to book tour planning is teaming up with a… Read More »How To Maximise Your Book Tour: 6 Essentials Tips For Authors

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Create50: 3 Tips For An Awesome Horror Short Story (Plus 3 Tips On Feedback)

What is Create50? Can you write a short horror story in time for the Halloween launch event? If you can, you should get involved in Twisted50 from Create50.  It is a competition-like initiative from the London Screenwriters Festival with two very simple aims … Platform talent from as many emerging writers in one hit. For us that’s 50 writers who will get a huge boost in about 12 weeks now. Encourage writers to both write and give feedback, often in genres they don’t normally write for. Keeping it under 2,000 words for short stories means the bar to entry is… Read More »Create50: 3 Tips For An Awesome Horror Short Story (Plus 3 Tips On Feedback)

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Don’t Get Burned Out! Top 8 Self-Care Ideas For Writers

Self-care tips When you’re suffering through rejections, self-doubt, and criticism, it’s important to know how to take care of yourself. These self-care ideas can help guide you to creating a self-care routine. It’s no secret that writers face many struggles and challenges, often worsened by how isolating writing can be. Why self-care matters for writers Many writers struggle with their mental health. Practically all writers could benefit from creating a self-care routine. It’s easy to forget about self-care until we actually need it. It’s only relevant when we’re struggling, right? Wrong! Self-care isn’t just about helping yourself when you’re already… Read More »Don’t Get Burned Out! Top 8 Self-Care Ideas For Writers

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5 Steps To Better Sex Scenes, The Bridgerton Way

Intimate Scenes, The Bridgerton Way Anyone who’s seen Bridgerton – and who hasn’t? – can surely not have missed the intimate sex scenes the show is famous for. I was lucky enough to be in the audience at an exclusive screening of Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 with Shonda Rhimes (Creator, Showrunner, Executive Producer) and Jess Brownell (Showrunner). The Bridgerton team and Jessie gave us all a step-by-step guide to portraying intimate moments on screen. The step-by-step process Step 1: Talk to the actor! (OR for writers – think about the character and the specific intimacy that’s required for the… Read More »5 Steps To Better Sex Scenes, The Bridgerton Way

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3 Examples of Great Author Brands (And Why You Need A Brand Too)

Why An Author Brand Is Important ‘What’s your brand?’ is a question that may seem like nothing to do with writing, but it’s super-important in the 2020s. Social media and blogging has democratised the writing industry, bringing down barriers. But this also means it’s harder than ever to stand out! Some reasons a brand is important include: It can help you connect with agents and publishers. Having a strong public image and great social media presence are keys when it comes to networking with professionals in the writing world or when pitching your projects to agents. Having a brand lets… Read More »3 Examples of Great Author Brands (And Why You Need A Brand Too)

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10 Ways Tarot Archetypes Can Help You Write Your Story

Many thanks to writer and B2W Academy member Pamela PerryGoulardt who has written today’s post about Tarot archetypes … AND created these fantastic cards herself. Wow! I am blown away by how gorgeous the images are. The lady is a talent! Writers often ask me ‘how’ to write great characters visually, so when Pamela suggested Tarot I was all ears. Whilst I have been aware of the practice for decades, I’d never thought of using Tarot cards as a writing aid. So, over to you Pamela! Write Stories That Are Off The Charts! Tarot is a detailed system of numbers… Read More »10 Ways Tarot Archetypes Can Help You Write Your Story

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7 Writing Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Doing

Top Writing Mistakes You don’t make these killer errors … When you’re engrossed in writing your next masterpiece, it can be easy to let your grammar, punctuation and even spelling slide. Here are the top writing errors that even experienced writers make. Ready? Let’s go … 1) Misusing Phrases and Words No matter how long a writer hones their craft, a few words and phrases consistently prove troublesome!  A common error, for example, is the phrase ‘for all intensive purposes’ when the correct expression is, ‘for all intents and purposes’ – unless your purposes are particularly intense?! Another example is… Read More »7 Writing Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Doing

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Top 10 Scream Queens from Movies and TV: Which Is Your Favourite?

What are Scream Queens? Typically, Scream Queens are the ultimate female character, especially in the horror or thriller genres. They are renowned for their iconic and memorable roles as the main protagonists, survivors and/or victims, or for their brave actions in the movie. Very often, they become the ‘Final Girl’ too. It’s time for another Top 10 list of fantastic female performances … So let’s break some of the most iconic Scream Queens in movie and TV history. Vote for your favourite Scream Queens in the comments — ready? Let’s go! 1) Cecilia, Immaculate Played By: Sydney Sweeny Immaculate is… Read More »Top 10 Scream Queens from Movies and TV: Which Is Your Favourite?

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12 Working Writers In Movies And TV Share Their Top Advice

Screenwriters Advice by Andrew Zinnes and Genevieve Jollife One of the most Googled terms leading to this blog is the search term ‘advice for screenwriters’.  This means I was delighted to chat with Andrew Zinnes all about his and Genevieve Jollife’s new book, literally called Screenwriters Advice! It’s a great book, packed with insights, tidbits and actionable advice from screenwriters for both movies and TV, in the UK and USA. It’s super-readable too. But don’t take my word for it, here’s some great tips from the book, courtesy of the best and brightest screenwriting talent. Also, don’t miss out on… Read More »12 Working Writers In Movies And TV Share Their Top Advice

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