<?xml version="1.0"?><!-- You should copy and paste the url into your newsreader application--><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Scribblepad Latest Articles and News</title><link>http://www.scribblepad.co.uk</link><description>Writing Creatively and Successfully.</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate> Fri, 16 May 2008 15:50:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><generator>Scribblepad Content Manager</generator><managingEditor>janem@scribblepad.co.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>janem@scribblepad.co.uk</webMaster><item><title>How Often Should You Use Your Creative Writing Skills?</title><link>http://www.scribblepad.co.uk/HowOftenShouldYouWrite.html</link><description>Want to be a creative writer?  You'll need to find time to write but how much is enough? Use this article to help you decide what's right for you!</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Writing Flashbacks</title><link>http://www.scribblepad.co.uk/writing-flashbacks.html</link><description>This article looks at how to write flashbacks which give details of your character's lives without detracting from the main plot; it also looks at how to use varying flashback scenarios as a way of filling in gaps in your story without losing the reader's interest </description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Deciding on a Plot For Your Novel</title><link>http://www.scribblepad.co.uk/deciding-on-a-plot-for-your-novel.html</link><description>This article looks at how to go about deciding upon a plotline for your novel and how to incorporate characters and locations into the plot </description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Writing a Novel: Building Your Characters’ Backgrounds</title><link>http://www.scribblepad.co.uk/writing-a-novel-building-your-characters-backgrounds.html</link><description>This article looks at how to build up the background of your characters' lives whilst still maintaining the reader's interest throughout</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>The Importance of Location in Your Novel</title><link>http://www.scribblepad.co.uk/importance-of-location-in-your-novel.html</link><description>This article looks at the importance of location in your plot and how the locations you use can help set the scene for mood and atmosphere</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Do I Need an Agent For My Novel?</title><link>http://www.scribblepad.co.uk/do-i-need-an-agent-for-my-novel.html</link><description>This article looks at why it is important to employ the services of an agent if you are trying to publish your work in novel form </description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Sub Plots for Your Novel</title><link>http://www.scribblepad.co.uk/sub-plots-for-your-novel.html</link><description>This article looks at how to use sub plots to flesh out your central character's life and also how to use sub plots whilst still keeping the reader interested in the main plot</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Writing a Novel: Selling the Rights to Your Work</title><link>http://www.scribblepad.co.uk/writing-a-novel-selling-the-rights-to-your-work.html</link><description>This article looks at selling the rights to your work and why it is important to have an agent representing you at this crucial stage in the publishing of your novel </description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Dropping Your Bad Writing Habits for Good</title><link>http://www.scribblepad.co.uk/dropping-bad-writing-habits-for-good.html</link><description>Do you have bad writing habits?  Kick them today and watch your writing soar to new heights!  Here, well explore five of the most commonly seen bad habits that even good writers make.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008</pubDate></item></channel></rss>