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
What Is Gaslighting? Use These 7 Gaslighting Phrases To Make Your Antagonist More Manipulative
What is gaslighting? Are you looking for ways to make your antagonist more controlling? Use these gaslighting phrases to make your antagonist more manipulative.
Scaring Your Readers 101: 8 Tips For Writing A Great Horror Story
Our blogger writes about scaring your readers and shares eight tips for writing a great horror story.
106 Words To Describe Sounds (A Writer’s Resource)
Great writing engages the senses—especially sound. Use this comprehensive list of words that describe sounds to bring your writing to life. {6}
The Least You Should Know About Your Protagonist And Antagonist
We write about the least you should know about your protagonist and antagonist in the stories you create. If you know who your protagonist and
15 Really Useful Blog Writing Guidelines
There are millions of blogs out there and it’s difficult to keep a reader’s attention. Use these 15 really useful blog writing guidelines to write
Mistakes Writers Make With Conflict In Memoirs
How do you include conflict in memoirs? We discuss the mistakes writers make with conflict in memoirs.
Why The Marvel Universe Is Plotted Like A Book
Find out why the Marvel Universe is plotted like a book.
Why Credible Characters Are Essential For A Convincing Screenplay
We write about why credible characters are essential for a convincing screenplay.
The 4 Best Places To Put Plot Twists In Your Screenplay
We write about the 4 best places to put plot twists in your screenplay.
3 Truly Odd Protagonists & Why We Really Really Like Them
This post is about three truly odd protagonists, why they became so popular, and what we can learn from them. Here are 3 truly odd protagonists
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