20 Things A Crime And A Novel Have In Common
This post is about 20 things a crime and a novel have in common. Solving a crime is similar to writing a novel. There is
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Don’t Abandon Your Broken Book – 5 Life Savers For Desperate Authors
In this post, we talk about why you should not abandon your broken book and offer 5 life savers for desperate authors.
4 Ways To Make Your Readers Stop And Stare
Do some sentences stop you in your tracks? We’ve put together a post that includes 4 ways to help you make your readers stop and
Tips To Round Out Your Characters
This post will give you tips to round out your characters in the books you write.
5 Essential Criteria For Creating Successful Story Goals
How do you know if your story goal is good enough to support your entire novel? We detail the 5 criteria writers need for creating
The Truth About Memoirs – 4 Primal Connections And Their Universal Appeal In Memoirs
This post is the fifth in our series, The Truth About Memoirs. We talk about 4 primal connections and their universal appeal in memoirs.
What To Do When All Your Characters Sound The Same
One of my pet peeves when I read a book is that I don’t always know who is speaking. This post tells you what to
3 Ways To Introduce Your Characters In The First Few Lines
This post is about how writers should introduce their characters in the first few lines. It includes 3 ways to help you introduce your characters as
The Truth About Memoirs – 7 Simple Ways To Find Those Lost Moments
This post is the fourth in our series, The Truth About Memoirs, and in it we suggest 7 simple ways to find those lost moments.
Write Small – 5 Ways To Make Your Reader Care
We discuss why you need to write small in order to make your reader care.
How To Define Your Character’s Narrative
What is a narrative? In this post, we write how to define your character’s narrative.
7 Things You Need In A Writing Partner
If you really want to improve your writing productivity, look out for these 7 things in your next critique or writing partner. Increase Your Productivity:
Harnessing The Power Of Time In Your Storytelling
Time is important in stories. The way time passes, the effects it has are all important. In this post we discuss harnessing the power of
Use Pulse Plotting To Get Your Story Moving
Pulse plotting is a shortcut for the frustrated writer, the rebel writer, the experimental writer, or even just the panicked writer. In this post, we
How To Write A Short Story – All The Tips You’ll Ever Need
In this post, we share links to all the tips you’ll ever need for writing your short stories.
Philip Pullman: On Writer’s Block
Philip Pullman is the author of many bestselling books. In this post, we’ve shared a piece from English novelist, Philip Pullman On Writer’s Block.
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.
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.
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
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