
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

Is Your Character Stressed?
We have shared this infographic to help you find out if your character is stressed.

The Relationship Between Books And Movies – Based On The Book By…
Based on the book by… Let’s take some time to look at the relationship between books and movies. Were the books or the movies better?

The One Habit Every Writer Must Have
In this post, we explore the one habit every writer must have.

7 Tips From Journalists To Write A Better Memoir
When you write about yourself, use these 7 tips from journalists to write a better memoir.

What Is Flash Fiction & Why Should I Write It?
Have you ever wanted to try writing flash fiction? In this post, we answer the question ‘What is Flash Fiction?’ and give you tips for

3 Essential Exercises For Viewpoint
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes three essential exercises for viewpoint.

4 Things To Do Before You Write A Single Word Of Your Screenplay
We look at the preliminary stages of the creative process for screenwriting. We’ve included 4 things to do before you write a single word of

5 Best Self-Accountability Tips For Writers
Are you stuck at home and struggling to write? In this post, we share the 5 best self-accountability tips for writers.

5 Essential Exercises For Pacing A Story
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes five essential exercises for pacing a story.

5 Essential Exercises For Writing About Setting
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes five essential exercises for writing about setting.

3 Reasons Why We Write
What are the reasons why we write? There is no right answer, just a write answer. In this post, we will explore some of the

Mary Hoffman’s Top 10 Rules For Fantasy Writers
Mary Hoffman is the bestselling British author of more than 100 books. Here are Mary Hoffman’s Top 10 Rules For Fantasy Writers.

What Is Dramatic Irony & Why Should I Use It?
What is dramatic irony & why should I use it? In this post, we define dramatic irony and suggest when and why you should use