
6 Important Things About Flash Fiction
Flash fiction is difficult to write, but easy to read. In this post, we explore the different types of flash fiction and we look at

Banned Books Week – The 10 Most Challenged Titles Of 2020
In this post to celebrate banned books week, we share the 10 most challenged titles of 2020.

Why We Need To Get Back To Writing With Hope
Are you feeling jaded and depressed? In this post, we look at why writers need to get back to writing with hope. We also look

7 Ways For Writers To Avoid Getting Overwhelmed By Research
Let’s look at how writers can make doing research easier for themselves. In this post, we look at 7 ways for writers to avoid getting

7 Bits Of Writing Advice From H. G. Wells
Discover seven practical pieces of writing advice from H. G. Wells, from writing at strange hours to using plain language.

What Is Procrastination & How Do Writers Beat It?
In this post we look at delaying tactics used by authors. We ask: What is procrastination and how do writers beat it?

Gail Carson Levine’s 7 Rules For Writing
Discover Gail Carson Levine’s 7 rules for writing, including practical advice on writing, reading, rereading, and keeping your work.

Audiobooks: How Authors Respond To Hearing Theirs
In this post we explore the experience authors have hearing their books narrated as audiobooks for the first time.

The 5 Pillars Of Police Procedurals
Are you writing a detective crime story? In this post, we look at how the five pillars of police procedurals can improve your story.

7 Bits Of Poetry Advice From Mary Oliver
Looking for poetry inspiration? Explore 7 pieces of advice from Mary Oliver, one of America’s most beloved and celebrated poets.

The Best Writing Blogs Of 2017
We are thrilled to be included on these three great lists of the best blogs for writers in 2017. 1.  The 50 Best Bryan Hutchinson from

10 Tips To Help You Write More Effective Emails
Effective emails are the key to writing successfully in business. Here are 10 tips to help you write more effective emails.

3 Emotional Responses That Make People Share Your Social Media Posts
If you blog, you want people to share your content because you want to reach as many people as possible. This means you have to

Why Getting An ‘F’ For Your Writing Is A Good Thing
Remember when getting an F for your writing was the worst thing that could happen to you? Turns out, it’s not so bad anymore. Actually,

9 Things That Can (& Will) Go Wrong When You Conduct An Interview
As writers, we will need to interview people when we write. Here are 9 things that can (and will) go wrong when you conduct an

Write Your Novel In A Year: Week 50: Building Your Brand As An Author
In this post, we look at everything involved in building your brand as an author.

Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 48: 5 Elements You Need In Chapter One To Hook Your Reader
This post will help you define the 5 elements you need in chapter one to hook your reader.

12 Common Writing Mistakes Bloggers Make
What are the 12 common writing mistakes bloggers make? You will find the answers in this infographic.

Why You Should Not Use Nominalisations When You Write
In this post, we explain why you should not use nominalisations when you write. We include examples of nominalisations.

How To Use Social Media To Drive Traffic To Your Blog
Find out how to use social media to drive traffic to your blog or website.