Let’s Talk Dialogue – Part 3 – 6 Ways Emphasis Can Change Meaning In Dialogue
In this post from our Let’s Talk Dialogue series, we discuss 6Â ways emphasis can change meaning in dialogue.
Creative Writing
How To Avoid ‘Telling’ Words
We’ve put together a post on how you can avoid ‘telling’ words when you write.
Let’s Talk Dialogue – Part 2 – Do You Say It Out Loud Or Keep It To Yourself?
In this post from our Let’s Talk Dialogue series, we discuss how to know if you say it out loud or keep it to yourself.
How Being Specific Helps You Show And Not Tell
Use this post to help you understand how being specific helps you show and not tell when you write.
Let’s Talk Dialogue – Part 1 – How To Shape And Structure Spoken Words
In this post from our Let’s Talk Dialogue series, we discuss how to shape and structure spoken words.
How Choosing A Viewpoint Character Helps You Show And Not Tell
In this post we discuss how choosing a viewpoint character helps you show and not tell in your stories.
The Top 42 Writing Posts of 2014
These were the posts you wanted to see on this website in 2014.
What Is Inner Conflict? The 3 Most Effective Types of Inner Conflict
What is inner conflict? In this post, we write about the 3 most effective types of inner conflict to include in your books.
Writing Without Filters
In this post we look at why writing without filters is necessary. In real life, we use filters all the time. Can we use it
5 Creative Ways To Make Your Storytelling More Powerful
This post suggests 5 creative ways to make your storytelling more powerful when you write your books.
Forewords, Prefaces, Prologues, & Introductions – What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between forewords, prefaces, prologues, and introductions? We explain what they are, when to use them, and tips for writing them. We also
Traditional Publishing – Part One
In this post, we begin our video series on traditional publishing. Mia Botha interviews Terry Morris, MD of Pan Macmillan South Africa, who will answer
Horror Masters: 3 Spooky Tips To Write Like Lovecraft, Poe, & King
If you’re writing a scary story, there are no better writers to imitate than the masters of the horror genre. In this post, we’ve included
Self-Publishing – Part Four
In this post, we end our video series on self-publishing as an option for authors. This is part four, with the fourth video on self-publishing.
Billy Collins’s 6 Pleasures Of Poetry
Do you want to capture your reader’s attention? In this post, we explain how Billy Collins’s 6 pleasures of poetry will help you become a
50 Verbs That Will Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
People tell us to use strong, descriptive verbs, but what does this mean? In this post, we look at 50 verbs that will strengthen your
The Essential SEO Writing Guide (With 11 SEO Writing Tips)
If you write for a blog, you need to know about SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). In this post about Search Engine Optimisation we share 11
Self-Publishing – Part Three
In this post, we continue our series on self-publishing as an option for authors. Thank you for all the lovely questions and feedback we have
What Is Plain Language? The Plain Language Writing Guide (& 10 Examples Of How To Write In Plain Language)
What is plain language? This plain language writing guide includes a definition, when to use it, tips for using it, and 10 examples of how
The 5 Pillars Of Thrillers
Are you writing a thriller? In this post, we look at how the five pillars of thrillers can improve your story.
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