
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.

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.

The Untitled Life: Every Story Has A Name. What’s Yours?
In this post we explore the untitled life and wonder if every story has a name. We also ask: ‘What’s yours?’

Whose Short Story Is It Anyway? A 3-Step Process To Finding Out
In this post, we discuss how to tell whose short story you’re telling and give you a 3-step process to finding out.

Creating Characters For Children’s Books – Everything You Need To Know
In this post, we tell you what you everything you need to know about creating characters for children’s books.

Refiloe Moahloli – My Writing Journey – How Many Ways Can You Say Hello?
My Writing Journey by Refiloe MoahloliÂ

3 Secrets To Simplicity In Your Writing Process
We tend to over-complicate things as writers. In this post, we write about 3 secrets to simplicity in your writing process.

Even Short Stories Need Goals
If you’re writing a short story and you’re stuck, you may be missing a goal. In this post, we tell you why even short stories

How Long Does It Take To Read Popular Books? (Infographic)
There are few things more enjoyable than sitting down with an incredible book. But How Long Does It Take To Read Popular Books? Find out

The Surprising Truth Of Finding Your True Story in Sorrow
In this post, we look at the surprising truth of finding your true story in sorrow.

13 Questions To Ask Before You Turn Your Idea Into A Crime Novel
Are you thinking of writing crime fiction? In this post, we share 13 questions to ask before you turn your idea into a crime novel.

4 Ways To Rediscover Joy As A Writer
One way to get past writer’s block is to rediscover our sense of joy as a writer. In this post, we write about 4 ways