In Week 6 of our Creative Writing course, we focus on the craft of building powerful, purposeful scenes. We explore how strong scenes are driven by desire, resistance, and emotional shifts, and how balancing action, description, and reflection creates momentum on the page.

In this session, we focus on one of the most important foundations of storytelling: narrative structure. Not the surface elements like character or setting, but the underlying framework that gives a story shape, direction and momentum.

In Week 4 of this Creative Writing course, we focused on dialogue — how characters speak, interact, and reveal themselves through conversation. Strong dialogue does much more than fill space between descriptions. It reveals personality, creates tension, shows relationships, and moves the story forward. Good dialogue sounds natural — but it is carefully crafted. We explored how to make dialogue feel real without becoming messy, repetitive, or overly long.

In Week 3, we explored character creation — one of the most important elements in storytelling. Plot matters, but readers stay for characters who feel real, flawed, and emotionally driven. We looked at how strong characters are built from wants, fears, contradictions, and choices — not just physical description.

One of the most common questions new writers ask is: “Where do story ideas come from?”In Week 2 of our Creative Writing course, we focused entirely on how to generate ideas and recognise inspiration in everyday life. The good news is that writers don’t wait for inspiration — they learn how to notice it, capture it, and develop it. Ideas are everywhere once you know what to look for.

Welcome to Week 1 of this Creative Writing course. This first session focuses on removing pressure, unlocking ideas, and understanding what creative writing really is — not perfection, but expression and exploration. Many new writers think they need to be “naturally talented” to write well. In reality, strong writing grows from practice, curiosity, and learning a few core tools — which is exactly what this course is designed to support.

UK Website Legal Requirements: What Every Business Owner Must Have in 2026

Freelancing offers freedom - but it can also push you towards burnout faster than a traditional job (the Freelance Trap). Without set working hours, workplace boundaries, or a guaranteed income, many freelancers end up working longer, saying yes to everything, and constantly juggling multiple demands. The result? Mental exhaustion, loss of creativity, and overwhelm. In this post, I’ll share realistic, effective ways to avoid burnout as a freelancer while still building a

In 2026, having a professional online presence isn’t optional anymore - it’s essential. Across Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland, small businesses are realising that their website is often the first place customers interact with their brand. Whether you’re a tradesperson in Bridge of Don, a café in Rosemount, a butcher in Elgin, or a community organisation serving the wider area, your website is now a key part of how people discover you, trust you, and choose you. But

For many small businesses, especially those just starting out, a “£99 website” can sound tempting. At first glance, it feels affordable, quick, and good enough to get your business online. But in reality, these ultra-cheap website deals often end up costing far more than they save — in lost customers, poor performance, and ongoing fixes. As a web designer in Aberdeen, I’ve rebuilt countless websites that started as £99 packages. The business owners always say the same thing:

Receiving an abusive message through your website can be deeply upsetting - and for small businesses or freelancers, it can feel personal. Your contact form should be a safe way for people to reach you, not a tool for harassment. The good news is that you can protect your website, secure your forms, and take action if someone sends harmful content. This guide walks you through practical steps, legal protections, and emotional support strategies.