A Writer's Dictionary: Gothic Edition

A Writer’s Dictionary: Gothic Edition

Picture this: it’s the GCSE English Language Paper 1. Question 5 lands… and it’s a spooky-looking hallway with fog creeping in. You’ve revised beach scenes, maybe a forest or two – but this? Your brain hits pause. No ideas, no devices, just panic.

A Writer’s Dictionary: Gothic Edition is your quick boost when your brain isn’t playing ball. Whether you're struggling to start a sentence, can’t think of a decent metaphor, or just need a push in the right direction – this guide has you covered.

Inside, you’ll get:

• Three gothic-style images based on the kind that sneak into AQA Paper 1, Question 5

• Three to four focus areas per image, helping you plan and structure ideas under pressure

• A toolkit of sentence starters, powerful adjectives, and literary device sentences ready to drop into your writing

• Simple guidance that helps you hit the AQA mark scheme – from content and organisation to technical accuracy

• Support to keep your writing creative, focused, and exam-ready – even when you’re feeling stuck

Think of it as your personal writing assistant in PDF form – there when inspiration isn’t. It won’t write the paragraph for you, but it’ll give you the exact nudge you need to get moving (and get marks).

Perfect for last-minute prep, revision sessions, or that “I have no idea what to write” moment during the exam.