What’s Your Story’s Tone? (& Why It Matters More Than You Think)
In this blog, we look at how tone shapes stories and novels, why it matters, and how to use it in your own work.
Creative Writing
What Is A Cozy Horror & How Do I Write One?
A cozy horror is a relatively new sub-genre of horror. In this post, we explore what a cozy horror is, with examples. We also give
What Is A Parody & How Do I Write One?
Everybody enjoys a good parody, but they’re extremely hard to write! In this post, we’ll look at what parody is and give a few tips
Figurative Language – Definition & Examples
What is figurative language? We define figurative language and give you 12 examples of figurative language.
Which Book Genre Should You Be Writing In 2026?
In this post we look at bestselling fiction genres and top-selling books from 2025 and which book genre you should be writing in 2026.
The 5 Pillars Of Speculative Fiction
Are you writing Speculative Fiction? In this post, we define speculative fiction – with examples – and look at how the 5 Pillars of Speculative
A Quick Start Guide To Foreshadowing
In this post, we define foreshadowing in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to foreshadowing to help you when you’re writing.
What Is Freewriting & How Do I Use It?
What is freewriting and how do I use freewriting? Read about 5 powerful freewriting techniques to reignite your inspiration, deepen your stories, and help you
The 7 Pillars Of Historical Fiction
Are you a fan of historical fiction? Would you like to write a historical novel on your own? In this post, we define the 7
The Rules For Writing An Excellent Time Travel Adventure
Time travel is the concept of traveling into the past or the future — usually in fiction. In this post we cover the rules for
What’s Your Story’s Tone? (& Why It Matters More Than You Think)
In this blog, we look at how tone shapes stories and novels, why it matters, and how to use it in your own work.
What Is A Cozy Horror & How Do I Write One?
A cozy horror is a relatively new sub-genre of horror. In this post, we explore what a cozy horror is, with examples. We also give
What Is A Parody & How Do I Write One?
Everybody enjoys a good parody, but they’re extremely hard to write! In this post, we’ll look at what parody is and give a few tips
Figurative Language – Definition & Examples
What is figurative language? We define figurative language and give you 12 examples of figurative language.
Which Book Genre Should You Be Writing In 2026?
In this post we look at bestselling fiction genres and top-selling books from 2025 and which book genre you should be writing in 2026.
The 5 Pillars Of Speculative Fiction
Are you writing Speculative Fiction? In this post, we define speculative fiction – with examples – and look at how the 5 Pillars of Speculative
A Quick Start Guide To Foreshadowing
In this post, we define foreshadowing in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to foreshadowing to help you when you’re writing.
What Is Freewriting & How Do I Use It?
What is freewriting and how do I use freewriting? Read about 5 powerful freewriting techniques to reignite your inspiration, deepen your stories, and help you
The 7 Pillars Of Historical Fiction
Are you a fan of historical fiction? Would you like to write a historical novel on your own? In this post, we define the 7
The Rules For Writing An Excellent Time Travel Adventure
Time travel is the concept of traveling into the past or the future — usually in fiction. In this post we cover the rules for
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