20 Fun Ways To Find Plot Ideas For Your Story
Struggling to come up with a story idea? Discover 20 fun and creative ways to find plot ideas worth turning into your next novel.
Creative Writing
All About Pacing: 4 Key Questions Every Writer Should Ask
Learn how to control pacing in your writing with these four essential questions. Discover the structural techniques writers use to shape the rhythm and flow
Past Tense Or Present Tense: Which Works Best For Your Story?
We compare past tense and present tense in fiction, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each and asking the question: which works best for your
What Is Genre? A Guide To The 17 Most Popular Fiction Genres
What is genre in fiction? In this guide, we explore the 17 most popular fiction genres to help you understand genre conventions.
How To Write A Spy Novel
Want to learn how to write a spy novel? We explain how to write a spy novel, create believable spies, and build tension with plots
How Writers Use The Protagonist As A Literary Device
What is a protagonist in fiction? Learn how to use the protagonist as a powerful literary device to shape and strengthen your novel.
What Is a Character Trait? 350 Essential Character Traits for Writers
What is a character trait? Delve into 350 character traits to help you choose the right positive and negative traits for building well-rounded characters in
How To Outline A Short Story – For Beginners
In this post, we share a template that will show you how to outline a short story, especially if you are a beginner.
How To Show & Not Tell In Short Stories
Master the ‘show, don’t tell‘ technique in short stories. Learn how to create immersive storytelling that draws readers in from the very first line.
What Is A Sub-Plot In Fiction? 6 Sub-Plots Every Writer Should Know
What is a sub-plot? Learn how sub-plots strengthen a novel. Explore six types of sub-plots writers can use to add depth, conflict, and emotion to
The Writers Write Book Reading Challenge – 2
Are you looking for a way to choose books to read for the year ahead. In this post, we give you a book reading challenge
Why Do Writers Fail To Finish Their Books?
The internet says around 80% of Americans want to write a book. If so many writers want to do it, why do so many fail?
How Much Does It Cost To Write A Book?
What is the cost of writing a book? At different stages of your writing journey, you will be paying for different things. In this post,
The Writing War Machine
In this post, we look at why writing is like war and the role of the writer in that war. We examine the writing war
How To Use Instant Messages In Fiction
In this post, we look at instant messaging in storytelling and tell you how to use instant messages in fiction.
Why It’s Okay Not To Write (& Simple Steps To Start Writing Again)
In this post, we explore why it’s okay not to write, and include simple steps to help you start writing again.
You Didn’t Quit NaNo | The Rewrite
Did you participate in National Novel Writing Month? Have you managed to complete it? Well done. You didn’t quit NaNo. Now it’s time for the
14 Fancy Copywriting Terms Explained
In this post, we’ve included explanations and examples for 14 fancy copywriting terms.
10 Perfect Writing Prompts For Thanksgiving
The holidays give writers a wonderful opportunity to collect material for stories. We’ve included 10 perfect prompts for Thanksgiving to inspire your writing.
Don’t Quit NaNo | Catch Up
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? Have you fallen a little behind? Don’t despair and don’t quit NaNo. You can catch up.
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