
The 5 Elements Of Story
In this post, we share the 5 elements of story using the premise that a character needs five things.

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

What Is Visual Storytelling? 10 Essential Techniques Every Writer Should Know
What is visual storytelling? Discover 10 essential visual storytelling techniques writers can use to create emotion, tension, and unforgettable characters in fiction.

5 Quick Fixes For A Lagging Scene
Are your scenes failing to light up the page? In this post, we give you 5 quick fixes for a lagging scene – with an

The 7 Principles Of Strong Dialogue
Writers often struggle to write dialogue. In this post, we look at the 7 principles of strong dialogue.

What Writers Can Learn From The Mandalorian
Everybody loves The Mandalorian, but why does it work? In this post, we look at what writers can learn from The Mandalorian.

How To Make The First Time We Meet A Character Epic
Do you want the first time you meet a character to be epic? We tell you how to make the first time we meet a

4 Novel-Writing Resolutions To Keep
Writers struggle to complete projects. In this post, we share 4 novel-writing resolutions to keep that will help you write your story.

Essential Advice For Writing The Christmas-Themed Story
Do you want to know more about writing a Christmas-themed story? In this post, we give you essential advice for writing the Christmas-themed story.

How To Write With Authority
What does it mean to write with authority? In this post, our guest blogger tells you how to do it, with examples.

Getting Away With Murder: A 5-Point Plan On How To Kill A Character
To live or not to live? Are you getting away with murder? Are you thinking of killing a fictional character? If you are, use our

The Holiday Plot Generator
If you’re itching to write in the holidays, use our nostalgic holiday plot generator to get you started.