How To Structure an Essay Paragraph

Below, you can find an overall explanation of how to structure an essay paragraph. Lots of my students struggle with essay writing – in any essay subject, the process for writing a great middle paragraph is exactly the same. Once you learn it, your grades will massively improve across the board! This advice is for […]

Descriptive Writing Techniques That Will Help You Write More Vividly

The ability to use descriptive writing techniques is an essential skill for every writer to master, whether you’re a student, a blogger, or a copywriter. Vivid descriptions can transform your paragraphs from vague and boring to engrossing and memorable! Like any other skill, of course, it takes time and practise to master, but there are […]

Breathtaking Short Story: The Monkey’s Paw

The Monkey’s Paw is a great short story. Just the title alone gives me the shivers, so be warned – it’s a bit creepy and strange! An old Sergeant who was in the British Army in India comes to dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs White and shows them a magical monkey’s paw […]

Descriptive Writing Piece: Hot Air Balloon

This is a descriptive writing piece that I wrote in response to a question for GCSE English Language – the question was ‘Write a description suggested by this photograph’ (photo below). It can be used for any student at any level – GCSE and above – to improve their creative writing skills, particularly on the […]

How to Understand and Create ‘Style’

A lot of my students get really stuck when it comes to talking about writing ‘style’. They also have no idea how to create it in their own writing. At first, it’s a tricky word to understand. But it is also crucial for anyone aiming for a high grade in English Language exams, as well […]

English Language Structural Features for Analysis

This post looks at English Language structural features for analysis. A structural feature is anything the writer has done deliberately to shape / organise the text in a way that affects the audience. They are the building blocks or foundations of any piece of writing! For English Literature and Language exam boards such as AQA, OCR, WJEC, […]