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.
The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2019
At the beginning of every year we have a tradition of posting our Top 42 Writing Posts from the previous year.
The Greatest Fictional World Builders: Terry Pratchett
This is the first post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach you to write. Our first fictional
8 Tips For New Romance Writers
We share 8 tips for new romance writers. This advice on writing romantic fiction will be helpful if you are new to the genre –
The Ages Of Bestselling Authors
Have you ever wondered about the ages of bestselling authors? When were these bestselling writers first published? Were men or women more likely to be
10 Inspiring Names For Strong Female Characters
If you want to choose unforgettable names for the women and girls in your novels, read this post. We offer 10 inspiring names for strong
20 Questions Characters Should Answer About Setting
If you want to make the most out of your setting, think about your character. In this post, we’ve put together 20 questions characters should
Why First Person Present Tense Is Perfect For Your Memoir
In this post, we tell you why first person present tense is perfect for your memoir. We also include examples of first person present tense
What Are Plot Holes? 5 Proven Ways To Fix Plot Holes In Your Novel
Find and fix plot holes in your novel. Discover five common causes of plot holes and practical tips to correct them for a stronger story.
Create A Cozy Writing Space
If you’re feeling intimidated by the long, cold months ahead, create a cozy writing space for winter. Design a cosy writing space with hope, health,
What Is A Motif In Fiction?
If you’ve ever wondered what a motif is and how to use one in your novel, read this post. We define it and give you
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