What Is A Cozy Fantasy?
What is a cozy fantasy? In this post, we explore the genre. We include the elements of cozy fantasy – with plenty of examples.
Creative Writing
Anton Chekhov’s 6 Rules For Writing Fiction
We’re writing about the acclaimed short story writer, Anton Chekhov. In this post, we read about Anton Chekhov’s 6 rules for writing fiction.
What is Romantasy & Why Is It So Popular?
In this post, we look at the wildly popular modern genre of romantasy. What is romantasy and why is it so popular?
Why You Don’t Need To Put Everything In Your Book
Are you running the risk of overwhelming your readers? In this post, we tell you why you don’t need to put everything in your book.
What Is Grimdark Fiction & Where Did It Come From?
This is an introduction to the Grimdark genre. We will discover where Grimdark fiction comes from, what Grimdark fiction is, and just what makes up
How To Write Hardboiled Fiction
In this post, we explore what hardboiled fiction is, who the hardboiled detectives are, and how to write hardboiled fiction – with examples.
12 Types Of Memoirs – Which One Is Yours?
We’re writing about types of memoirs – with examples. We include what a memoir is and ask: Which type of memoir is yours?
What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?
In this post, we look at literary tropes, specifically answering the question: What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?
How To Write A Cozy Mystery
Cozy Mysteries are a sub-genre of detective fiction. You’ll like them if you like crime fiction without the blood and gore involved. Let’s look at
How Many Suspects Do You Need In A Crime Novel?
When we read or write crime novels, we want to find out who the baddie is. This means we need suspects from which to choose.
Writers Talk 5 | Short Stories
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our fifth podcast, we talk about short stories with Mia Botha.
Music To Listen To While You Write
What are the best sounds to type to? Our guest blogger has a few ideas on the best music to listen to while you write.
10 Classic Fantasy Tropes & How To Enliven Them
If you want to write fantasy, read this post where we look at 10 classic fantasy tropes and how to enliven them.
Writers Talk 4 | The Top 100 Fantasy Books
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our fourth podcast, we talk about a list of the top 100 fantasy books and our new
How To Write The Death Scene
We’ve written about which characters should die and when to kill them in your stories. In this post, we discuss how to write the death
5 Ways To Write About Real People In Memoirs
Are you worried about including people close to you in your story? In this post, we include 5 ways to write about real people in
The 5 Pillars Of Family Sagas
Are you writing a family saga? In this post, we define a family saga as a genre, track its popularity, and explore the 5 pillars
101 Romance Tropes Every Writer Should Know
What is a romance trope? From the traditional to the on-trend, the timeless to the modern, the sweet to the steamy, you’ll find 101 romance
5 Essential Tips For Meeting Writing Deadlines
Do you have a deadline to meet for your writing? In this post, we share 5 essential tips for meeting writing deadlines.
The 4 Pillars Of Literary Fiction
Are you writing literary fiction? Are you wondering what it is? In this post, we define it and discuss the four pillars of literary fiction.
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