
The A-Z Of Blogging
You can make a success of blogging if you’re determined. We’ve put together an A-Z list of blogging for you to remember when you blog.

Philip Pullman On Writer’s Block
Philip Pullman has a blunt view of writer’s block. Discover why he believes writers should stop waiting for inspiration and get on with the work.

My Writing Journey – You’re Never Too Old!
Gill Mittins attended a Writers Write course and after turning 60, she published her first book. Read about Gill Mittins’ writing journey – you’re never

The Starter Block: Getting Ready To Write A Book
Are you standing on the writer’s starter block? Find out how to make sure that you’re fighting fit before you start writing a book.

12 Common Words That Still Confuse Everyone
This infographic covers 12 common words that still confuse everyone, and their often mistaken counterparts. Words that even professional writers and editors confuse from time

The Blog Economy – And Why We Need More Daves
We create blogging resources and share blog writing tips. In this post, our guest blogger writes about the blog economy.

Dear Writer: Advice For Beginner Authors
Dear Writer. In this post we share advice for beginner authors. If you want to write a book, it may be worth reading.

Elmore Leonard’s 11 Rules For Writing Fiction
Discover Elmore Leonard’s 11 rules for writing fiction and learn how to write sharp dialogue, build characters, and keep readers hooked.

A Writing Secret Everyone Forgets
It’s important to find out what you’re good at when you write. In this post, we discuss a writing secret everyone forgets.Â

12 Newspaper Archive Resources For Journalists & Writers
If you need to do some research for a story, newspaper archives will help you get to the core of the story quicker. Out guest

How To Write A Prologue: 5 Good Reasons To Include One
Write a prologue that works. Discover five good reasons to include a prologue in your novel, with examples from published books.

5 Ways To Begin Your Romance Novel
Learn how to begin your romance novel with an opening that grabs attention, sets the tone, and keeps readers turning the pages.

What Is Backstory? How To Make It Work Like Scar Tissue In Your Book
What is backstory in fiction? Learn how to use backstory like scar tissue to add depth to your stories and characters.

7 Essential Elements Every Writer Must Master
Discover 7 essential elements every writer must master, from plot and characters to pacing and endings. Learn how to craft stories readers love.

How To Make Your First Chapter Impossible To Put Down
Learn how to make your first chapter impossible to put down with techniques to hook readers from page one and keep them turning the pages.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing First & Last Lines
Learn how to write powerful first and last lines with this quick-start guide, complete with clear examples to inspire your writing.

How To Write Epic Beginnings
We know that readers don’t carry on reading if you write a poor beginning. Read this post to find out how to write epic beginnings.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing An Inciting Incident
In this post, we define an inciting incident in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing an inciting incident.

I Know I Should Care About This Book, But Do I?
Have you ever read a book and said ‘I know I should care about this book, but do I?’ In this post, we look at

5 Secrets To Writing A Strong Inciting Incident
The inciting incident has to be the first game-changer in your story. Here are 5 secrets to writing a strong inciting incident.