Worldbuilding: The Ultimate Setting Checklist For Writers
Where your story is set is important. Use this ultimate worldbuilding and setting checklist to create richer, more believable fictional worlds for any genre.
Creative Writing
Show Don’t Tell: 5 Simple Techniques Every Writer Should Know
Learn how to master the ‘Show Don’t Tell’ technique with five simple writing strategies. This post includes clear examples to help writers create more engaging
7 Benefits Of Keeping A Diary – For Writers
Creative writing teachers say writers should keep a diary. So, why don’t we? Maybe because we don’t see the point? Or because we don’t know
5 Secret Tricks To Strengthen Your Writing
Use this post to learn five secret tricks to strengthen your writing. We share practical before-and-after examples to show how small changes can make your
20 Fun Ways To Find Plot Ideas For Your Story
Struggling to come up with a story idea? Discover 20 fun and creative ways to find plot ideas worth turning into your next novel.
All About Pacing: 4 Key Questions Every Writer Should Ask
Learn how to control pacing in your writing with these four essential questions. Discover the structural techniques writers use to shape the rhythm and flow
Past Tense Or Present Tense: Which Works Best For Your Story?
We compare past tense and present tense in fiction, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each and asking the question: which works best for your
What Is Genre? A Guide To The 17 Most Popular Fiction Genres
What is genre in fiction? In this guide, we explore the 17 most popular fiction genres to help you understand genre conventions.
How To Write A Spy Novel
Want to learn how to write a spy novel? We explain how to write a spy novel, create believable spies, and build tension with plots
How Writers Use The Protagonist As A Literary Device
What is a protagonist in fiction? Learn how to use the protagonist as a powerful literary device to shape and strengthen your novel.
What Is Business Writing? Everything You Need To Know About Business Writing
What is business writing? If you work in a business and you write to colleagues and clients, you are a business writer. In this post,
Your Book: What To Cut & What To Keep
Are you over- or under-writing your story? In this post, we look at five things you need to cut from your book and six things
How To Use The Short Story Checklist
If you’re a short story writer, you’ll have read our post on why you need a short story checklist. In this post, we discuss how
Isn’t It Time To Invest In Your Writing?
So, you want to be a writer? If you’re serious about it, it may be time to invest in your writing.
The 4 Pillars Of Fantasy
Have you ever tried to write a fantasy and found the result wanting? In this post, we look at how the 4Â pillars of fantasy can
10 Mantras To Make You Grow As A Writer
If you’re struggling to find your writing rhythm, try these 10 mantras to make you grow as a writer.
Why You Need A Short Story Checklist
So you’ve finished writing your short story, but you’re not sure if it’s good enough. In this post, we discuss why you need a short
5 Story Killing Mistakes & How To Fix Them
Have you made one of these common writing mistakes? In this post, we explore 5 story killing mistakes and how you can fix them.
The Appraisal
So you’ve finished rewriting your book, but you still feel that you need some help. In this post, we look at the appraisal – and
The Final Draft & Rewriting
When you finish writing your book, it’s only the beginning of a lot more work. In this post, we look at the final draft and
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