
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.

10 Worthy Antagonists In Fiction & Tips For Writing Them
This post is about the interesting, worthy antagonists you can write in stories. We have shared 10 Worthy Antagonists In Fiction & Tips For Writing

Help! My Protagonist Is A Bore
Are you having problems with your main character? In this post, we look at what to do when your protagonist is a bore.

27 Best Bookshop Quotes Every Book Lover Will Adore
Discover the best bookshop quotes for book lovers and bibliophiles. Explore inspiring, nostalgic quotes that celebrate the magic of bookshops.

24 Jobs For Fantasy Characters
Are you writing speculative fiction, particularly the fantasy genre? In this post, we look at 24 jobs for fantasy characters.

The Top 10 Writing Posts From August 2021
In this post, we share the top 10 writing posts from August 2021.

5 Tips To Help You Avoid The Most Annoying Email Pet Peeves
This post includes 5 tips to help you avoid the most annoying email pet peeves.

25 Types Of Content That Make Your Blog Irresistible
Make your content matter. In this post, we suggest 25 types of content that make your blog irresistible.

20 Types Of Content You Don’t Realise You’re Sharing
The truth is that everything we do online reveals us. We write about 20 types of content you don’t realise you’re sharing.

5 Ways To Catch Your Reader’s Eye With Your Opening Line
This post includes 5 ways to catch your reader’s eye with your opening line.

Why ‘Best’ Is The Worst Way To End Your Email
What is the best way to end your email? It certainly is not by using the word ‘best’ as a closing.

7 Online Tools To Help You Generate Content For Your Blog
Bloggers have to constantly create content. We have put together this list of 7 online tools to help you generate content for your blog.

5 Ways Internal Communications Will Never Be The Same
Social media is not just a ‘social thing’. It is radically changing the face of internal communications. Here are 5 ways internal communications will never

The Makings Of A Great Business Story
Once we understand the power of stories and accept the need for them in our businesses, we need to learn how to tell them. Use

7 Ways To Sharpen Your Business Writing Skills
If you work in a business environment you need to write well. In this post, we include 7 ways to sharpen your business writing skills.

15 Tips For Better Email Etiquette
Emails have changed the way we communicate in business. Most of us do not have the time to telephone our contacts, and most of them