
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

The Most Popular Writing & Publishing Keywords for SEO
This post is about writing and publishing keywords that are popular and those that make the most money – according to Google and Bing We

From Full-Time To Freelance Writing: Ways To Cope
Our blogger tells us how to move from full-time to freelance writing and gives us ways to cope.

Why Paying Attention Will Make You A Better Writer
Do you take time to observe the world around you? Discover why paying attention is one of the most important habits a writer can develop.

Turn Your Dreams Into A Plot Generator
Our guest writer tells you how to turn your dreams into a plot generator.

What Is A Flashback? How To Write The Perfect Flashback
What is a flashback? Learn how to write a perfect flashback that adds depth, reveals character, and strengthens your story without slowing the plot. {6}

What Literary Agents Want From Authors Of Non-Fiction
In this post, our guest author, Trident Media Group literary agent Mark Gottlieb, includes details of what literary agents want from authors of non-fiction.

101 Fantasy Tropes For Writers
Writers of fantasy fiction can use this list of 101 fantasy tropes to add some magic to their books.

3 Dastardly Different Villains & Why We Love To Hate Them
This post is about three dastardly different villains, why they became so popular, and what we, as writers, can learn from them.

What Literary Agents Want From Authors Of Fiction
In this post, our guest author, Trident Media Group literary agent Mark Gottlieb, includes details of what literary agents want from authors of fiction.

How To Use Dialogue In Memoirs
Are you writing a memoir? In this post, we tell you why you need dialogue and how to use dialogue in memoirs.