The 5 Elements Of Story
In this post, we share the 5 elements of story using the premise that a character needs five things.
Creative Writing
Plot Builder – 3 Steps To Spark A Satisfying Story
In this post, we look at the plot builder where we need to follow 3 steps to spark a satisfying story.
Confessions Of A Serial Under-Writer
In this post, Mia Botha tells us what to do if you have too few words in your story. There are her confessions of a
Universal Needs – Creating Characters
We have put together this post on universal needs to consider when creating characters. Use this list as a guide to identify which needs are
Types Of Love – Creating Characters
Which type of love do you have in your life? Even more importantly, which types of love do your characters have in theirs? Use these
5 Ways To Find Yourself In Your Story
I’m starting to discover that stories are already inside us. In this post, we discuss five ways to find yourself in your story.
Character Questionnaire – How Well Do You Know Your Hero?
How well do you know your hero? Use this character questionnaire to help you create a character.
The Hero’s Journey For Star Wars And The Princess Diaries
In this post, we share the hero’s journey for Star Wars and The Princess Diaries.
5 Things To Consider Before You Have Your Manuscript Appraised
Do you want a manuscript appraisal? In this post, we discuss 5 things you should consider before you have your manuscript appraised.
5 Fabulous Tips For First-Time Crime Writers
We suggest that beginner writers try writing crime, because it has strict guidelines to follow. In this post, we discuss the benefits of writing crime
How To Market Your Book
In this post, we look at how to market your book as an indie author.
Why You Need An Antagonist In Your Story
In this post, we write about why you need an antagonist in your story.
6 Simple Ways To Create Satisfying Scene Endings
How do you create an ending to a scene or chapter that satisfies the reader and moves your story forward? This post is about 6
7 Reasons Why Living With A Writer May Be Challenging
In this post, we discuss 7 reasons why living with a writer may be challenging.
7 Important Reasons Writers Should Also Be Readers
Are you a writer who doesn’t read? In this post, we share 7 important reasons writers should also be readers.
How Emotion Can Serve Or Destroy A Story
We don’t want to drown our readers in emotion and sentiment. In this post, we find out how the use of emotion can serve or
Multiple Writing Projects Can Help: A Little Something On The Writing Side
Some of us write for fun. Some of us write for pay. Some of us write because it keeps the cost of prescription medication at
Psychopath Or Sociopath – What’s The Difference?
This infographic explains key common traits and differences between psychopaths and sociopaths. In this post, we look at psychopaths and sociopaths and ask; What’s the
The Two Types Of Inciting Moments
We have put together this post on the two types of inciting moments to help you write your story. The one is major and the
How 5 Famous Authors Found The Time To Write At Night
Where do you find time to work on your own stories? In this post, we discuss how five famous authors found the time to write
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