
What Is A Timeline? How Using A Timeline Can Help You Plot Your Novel
What is a timeline in writing? Learn how using a timeline can help you plot your novel, track events, and create a more organised story.

Things That Make Me Want To Write
Sometimes I do things that make me want to write. Other times, they remind me that I should be writing. Here are a few things

7 Really Good Reasons To Write A Memoir
In this post, we explore seven simple reasons why you should write a memoir and why your life story matters and is worth telling.

The Ultimate Checklist For Writing A Memoir
Writing a memoir? Use this checklist to review your story, strengthen your writing, and make sure your memoir is ready for readers.

How To Find Your Story’s Theme In 3 Simple Steps
What is a theme? Learn what a story theme is and how to find it. Use these three simple steps to uncover the deeper meaning

Why Embracing Your Inner Madness Makes You A Better Writer
You don’t have to be crazy to be a writer, but embracing your inner madness can definitely make you a better writer.

What Is A Story Goal? The Secret To A Strong Plot
What is a story goal in fiction writing? Learn how a concrete story goal helps writers create stronger plots, build conflict, and structure novels that

45 Ways To Avoid Using The Word ‘Very’
Good writers avoid using words like ‘very’ and ‘really too often. Use these 45 alternatives to ‘very’ to make your writing stronger, clearer, and more

What Is Tone? 155 Words To Describe An Author’s Tone
What is tone in writing? Learn the definition of tone and discover 155 words that can help you describe an author’s tone, analyse literature, and

What Is Direct & Indirect Characterisation? & Which One Should I Use?
In this post, we define characterisation, look at direct characterisation and indirect characterisation, and ask which one authors should use.

6 Mistakes Screenwriters Make
We share 6 of the most common mistakes screenwriters make (and how to avoid them). The insights will keep you on track when writing your

What Is Grief? 37 Ways To Write About Grief
What is grief? In this post, we have included 37 things for you to consider when you write about grief.

Why Do We Love Mr Darcy So?
Mr Darcy is the perfect romantic hero, but why do we love Mr Darcy so?

12 Point Checklist For Your Story Goal
Follow the useful 12 point checklist in this post to make sure you have a powerful story goal and a compelling plot.

The 4 Pillars Of Magic Realism
Have you ever wondered what magic realism is? In this post, we look at how the four pillars of magic realism can improve your storytelling

The Greatest Fictional World Builders: Akira Toriyama
This is the seventh post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach you to write. Our seventh fictional world builder

How To Write An Author Bio
Are you struggling to tell the world about you as a writer? In this post, we tell you how to write an author bio.

5 Myths To Break When Writing A Good Character
We look at 5 myths to break when writing a good character. We use Leonard from The Big Bang Theory as an example of an

What Is A Satire & How Do I Write One?
In this post, we look at satires. We ask and answer the questions: What is a satire and how do I write one?

Why Writers Write
Why do you write? In this post, we look at why writers write and include excellent examples for each point.