Genres
From comedy to tragedy, glossy lifestyle features to informative newsletters, there area huge array of writing styles, forms and genres out there; each with its own highlights and pitfalls.
Most of us have a favourite to read and write, and this chapter of EssentialWriters.com aims to give you the lowdown on some of the most popular.
If you’re an expert in a particular field of writing, or are interested in learning about a specific style, get in touch by emailing judy@EssentialWriters.com and we’ll see what we can do.
1. Beauty journalism
Lauren Holden is a freelance beauty journalist contributing to Barry M Cosmetics, among others. Here she shares her top tips for beauty writing success. read more...
2. Children’s fiction
Geraldine McCaughrean is the author of more than 120 children\'s books, including A Little Lower Than The Angels, Gold Dust and Not the End of the World. read more...
3. Copywriting
Claire McCarthy is a freelance copywriter with over 10 years experience and a wide variety of clients around the UK. Claire offers an overview of copywriting. read more...
4. Craft writing
Jamie Chalmers, aka Mr X Stitch, is the founder of irreverent craft website www.mrxstitch.com, offer his advice on making it as a craft writer. read more...
5. Crime fiction
Peter Kerr is the author of the Bob Burns Investigates detective series published by Accent Press. read more...
6. Erotica
Penelope Friday is a fiction writer specialising in erotica. She offers advice on how to write sensuous fiction and avoid purple prose. read more...
7. Expat guides
Vicky Gray is the author of Didgeridoos and Didgeridon\'ts: A Brit\'s Guide to Moving Your Life Down Under, an expat guide. read more...
8. Fashion writing
Sophie Eggleton is a fashion journalist writing for The Guardian, Stylebible, Gunpowder, Amelias, WhisperMag, Disappear Here and Open Magazine. read more...
9. Film journalism
Joel Meadows is an experienced film journalist who has written for Time Magazine, The Times, Variety, Empire, The Guardian and Sci Fi Now. read more...
10. Ghostwriting
Most autobiographies hitting bookstores this Christmas will be written by a secret, hidden writer. Mary Harboe shares the secrets of her trade. read more...
11. Hen Lit
Hen lit is a growing phenomenon on supermarket & bookshop shelves. Here Lucy Cavendish, author of three successful novels, tells us about the Hen Lit genre. read more...
12. Horror writing
Andy Kirby offers an analysis of the horror fiction market, with an insight into the appeal of the genre and where to send your novels and short stories. read more...
13. Internal newsletters
Beccy Downes produces a quarterly newsletter that\'s distributed to 3,000 members of staff at NHS Direct. read more...
14. Music journalism
Alex Ogg is a music journalist and author. His books include The Hip Hop Years, No More Heroes, Top Ten, Rap Lyrics and Independence Days. read more...
15. Musical composition
Composer David Braid has had his work performed in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, the US and Poland, and debuted at Wigmore Hall debut in 2008. read more...
16. Picture books
Mara Bergman is the author of a dozen picture books published by Hodder Children\'s Books. Here Mara offers a writer\'s insight in the genre of picture books. read more...
17. Poetry
Joanna Butler is a songwriter, playwright, creative writing instructor and poet. Here she shares her personal viewpoint on the ingrediants that make up a poet. read more...
18. Real life journalism
As a journalist who deals in real life stories, my time is spent telling the stories of ordinary people who want the world to know what they have experienced. read more...
19. Satire: a tongue-in-cheek guide
Writer Fran Hill offers her biting insight into writing satire. If you do the opposite of each of Fran’s sarcastic tips, you’ll be in with a chance of success. read more...
20. Short story writing
Rebecca Lloyd began writing short stories for publication in 1999. Her work has appeared in journals, anthologies and magazines in the UK, Canada, and USA. read more...
21. Travel writing
Advice on how to become a travel writer from Judy Darley, who has been published by Spanish Homes, Portual, Greece, The Italian, and \'1001 Escapes To Make Before You Die\'. read more...
