Plotting vs Pantsing: Pros, Cons, & How To Choose Your Writing Method
Compare plotting vs pantsing in writing. Learn the pros and cons of each method and find your ideal approach.
Creative Writing
12 Setting Secrets Every Storyteller Needs To Know
What is setting in storytelling? Discover 12 essential elements every writer should understand to create vivid, immersive story worlds.
Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall – One Story, Three Interpretations
Let’s look at how one story can have three interpretations: Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall.
5 Famous Writers On Writing A Villain
Explore 5 famous authors’ insights on writing compelling villains, plus lessons from their most iconic stories to use in your own fiction.
How To Use AI Without Compromising Your Integrity As A Writer
We explore how to use AI and not compromise your integrity as a writer. Can you work with AI without sacrificing your values?
How To Write What You Love
In this post, we tell you how to write what you love – not what other people think you should write.
Trashy Novels, Treasure Troves: What Writers Can Steal
Trashy novels aren’t really trash – they’re lessons in disguise. We explore what writers can learn from so-called ‘trashy’ fiction.
17 Ways To Think Like A Writer Every Day
Want to become a better author? Discover 17 practical ways to think like a writer every day and strengthen your writing skills.
A Quick Start Guide To Writing First & Last Lines
Learn how to write powerful first and last lines with this quick-start guide, complete with clear examples to inspire your writing.
Why The Silence Of The Lambs Is A Masterclass For Thriller Writers
Discover why The Silence of the Lambs, based on the novel by Thomas Harris, is a masterclass in thriller writing.
4 Types Of Viewpoint To Consider In Short Stories
In this post, we discuss four types of viewpoint you could experiment with in your short stories. Here are 4 Types Of Viewpoint To Consider In
Cornelia Funke’s Top 10 Tips For Writing Ghost Stories
 In this post, we’ve shared German author, Cornelia Funke’s Top 10 Tips For Writing Ghost Stories.
7 Daily Habits That Help Writers Create 2 000+ Words A Day
In this post, we discuss 7 daily habits that help writers create 2 000+ words a day.
The 6 Best Scenarios For Your Holiday Story
Why do we love stories, novels, and movies with a holiday theme? In this post, we share the six best scenarios for your holiday story.
10 Basic Dos And Dont’s For Plotting – Infographic
We have created an infographic on the basic do’s and don’ts for plotting.
Why Your Characters’ Names Are Your Secret Ingredient
What we name the characters in our stories is important. In this post, we discuss why your characters’ names are your secret ingredient.Â
5 Ways To Identify A Good Self-Publishing Service Provider & Why You Should Use One
In this post, we look at 5 ways to identify a good self-publishing service provider and discuss why you should use one.
7 Completely Mad Plot Methods You Never Thought Of Before
In this post, we explore 7 completely mad plot methods you probably never thought of before.Â
7 Points To Consider When You Choose A Tense For Your Short Story
In this post, we discuss how to choose a tense for your short story. Here are 7 Points To Consider When You Choose A Tense
Don DeLillo’s Writing Guide
In this article, we share a post on American author, Don DeLillo’s writing guide.
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