Fiction Writing

The stories below are all accompanied by an introduction that highlights their strengths and analyse the writing techniques used.

Chapter 4: The first date – an excerpt of a novel
An example of the use of dialogue.
1768 words | Realism & Romance.

Chapter 15: Sexual awakening – an excerpt of a novel
Tackling a topic that can be seen as taboo.
695 words | Realism & Romance.

Shinbal
The importance of relatability to the protagonist.
1918 words | Slice of life & travel writing.

Let Death Not Deprive Us
Uses setting and active description to advance the plot.
1392 words | Crime Fiction.

Soldier
Linear and non-linear narrative.
507 words | PTSD.

Blank Page – an excerpt of a 7000 word story
Ethically representing trauma and using two different perspectives.
2185 words | YA & Trauma.

Illusion: chapter 5 – an excerpt of a novel
Creating suspense.
1104 words | Fantasy & YA.

What really happened – an excerpt
Showcasing dialogue.
476 words | Crime Fiction.