New Year, Same Old Me – My 10 Writing Resolutions
I hate New Year’s writing resolutions. I suppose everyone does, but as the year draws to a close, I can’t help but think this year
Creative Writing
16 Types Of Government – A Writer’s Resource
We share an infographic on the 16 types of government you could include in your stories.
10 Ways To Introduce Conflict In Dialogue
This post tells you why you need conflict in dialogue you and gives you 10 ways to introduce conflict in dialogue.
What Is A Red Herring?
In this post, we ask: ‘What is a red herring?‘ and give you examples of red herrings and how red herrings work in books and
The Book That Started It All
This is a story about the book that started it all – a Christmas story. A book is a gift that you can open again
7 Important Crime-Writing Guidelines
In this post, we have compiled 7 important crime-writing guidelines to help you write your mystery novel.
Literary Devices For Writers – A MacGuffin And A Gun
In this post, we discuss two literary devices for writers – a MacGuffin and a Gun.
The Two Main Characters – A Writer’s Worksheet
If you are a beginner writer, use this worksheet to understand the two main characters in your story. See if your antagonist is a match
9 Ways To Make Readers Care For An Amoral Protagonist
What if you have a main character who is truly unlikeable? This post will help you to make your amoral protagonist more likeable.
A Perfect Mess – How We Learn From Our Writing Mistakes
How do we make the most of our writing mistakes? We learn from the messes of experimentation, not from the misery of hoping for perfection.
How Writers Use The Confidant As A Literary Device
What is a confidant in fiction? How does the confidant function as a literary device? We explore how to use the confidant to show support
10 Powerful Recurring Themes In Children’s Stories & Why They Matter
What are the themes in children’s stories? We discuss what a theme is, what the 10 powerful recurring themes in children’s stories are, and why
What Is An Epistolary Novel? & Tips For Writing One
In this post we answer the question: What Is An Epistolary Novel? We give you tips for writing an epistolary novel and examples of epistolary
What Is A Plot? – A Writer’s Resource
Many writers struggle with plotting. In this post, What Is A Plot?, we define a plot and tell you how to use it in a
Writers Write | Story Generator
Try the new Writers Write story generator. There are thousands of fun story ideas carefully crafted within. Don’t ever lose the plot again! We’ve got
How Writers Use The Antagonist As A Literary Device
What is an antagonist in fiction? How do you use the antagonist as a literary device? Understanding the antagonist can help you create more interesting
How To Create Tension In Storytelling
Tension is essential in storytelling. Without it, readers lose interest. Every writer needs to know how to create and build tension in their story.
What Is A Timeline? How Using A Timeline Can Help You Plot Your Novel
What is a timeline in writing? Learn how using a timeline can help you plot your novel, track events, and create a more organised story.
Things That Make Me Want To Write
Sometimes I do things that make me want to write. Other times, they remind me that I should be writing. Here are a few things
7 Really Good Reasons To Write A Memoir
In this post, we explore seven simple reasons why you should write a memoir and why your life story matters and is worth telling.
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