What Is a Character Trait? 350 Essential Character Traits for Writers
What is a character trait? Delve into 350 character traits to help you choose the right positive and negative traits for building well-rounded characters in
Creative Writing
How To Outline A Short Story – For Beginners
In this post, we share a template that will show you how to outline a short story, especially if you are a beginner.
How To Show & Not Tell In Short Stories
Master the ‘show, don’t tell‘ technique in short stories. Learn how to create immersive storytelling that draws readers in from the very first line.
What Is A Sub-Plot In Fiction? 6 Sub-Plots Every Writer Should Know
What is a sub-plot? Learn how sub-plots strengthen a novel. Explore six types of sub-plots writers can use to add depth, conflict, and emotion to
A Complete Guide To Writing Prompts & Daily Writing Practice
What is a writing prompt, and why should you practise writing every day? Discover how writing prompts can strengthen your writing practice, boost creativity, and
7 Gripping Dystopian Plot Ideas For Writers
Looking for gripping dystopian story ideas? Here are 7 dystopian plot ideas to inspire your next dark and unforgettable story.
How To Write Great Dialogue In Fiction
What is dialogue in writing? We explain how to write great dialogue. Every writer needs to master the art of writing dialogue to create believable
What Is An Unreliable Narrator? 9 Types Every Writer Should Know
What is an unreliable narrator? We explore the 9 types of unreliable narrator, why they work so well in fiction, and memorable examples every writer
How Writers Use The 4 Main Characters As Literary Devices
Who are the four main characters in fiction? We explore how these character roles function as literary devices—and how you can use them to strengthen
Mastering Point Of View In Writing
Viewpoint, or point of view, is the lens through which a story is told. In this post, we explain what point of view is, how
Why Writing A Book Is Like Going To The Dentist | A Filler Post
We hope you enjoy this filler post on why writing a book is like going to the dentist.
Don’t Quit NaNo | Finish Week 4
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? In this post, we give you tips to help you finish week 4 of NaNo.
How To Edit Your Writing Like A Pro
Learn how to edit your writing like a pro with practical tips, a simple editing process, and three media tools every writer should use.
Don’t Quit NaNo | Tips For Week 3
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? In this post, we give you tips to help you get through week 3 of NaNo.
What Makes A Compelling First Chapter?
Are you wondering how to begin your book? In this post, we look at what makes a compelling first chapter – with examples.
Don’t Quit NaNo | Week 2 Is Coming
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? In this post we suggest that you don’t quit NaNo and give you tips to help you
The Romantic Hero
In this post, we look at one of the lead characters of a category romance, the romantic hero, and give you tips for writing about
7 Common Horror Mistakes & How To Avoid Them
If you want to write scary stories, read our post on seven common horror mistakes and how to avoid them.
A Quick Start Guide To NaNoWriMo
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? Use our quick start guide to NaNoWriMo to help you.
How To Write An Action Scene In 3 Steps
Are you writing about a battle or a physical fight? In this post, we tell you how to write an action scene in 3 steps.
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