Is Genre A Straitjacket?
Some writers believe their stories don’t fit into neat pigeonholes of genre. In this post, we ask: Is genre a straitjacket?
Creative Writing
The Internal Critic Strikes Back
In this post, our blogger gets a letter from his inner critic when the internal critic strikes back.
What Are The Rules Of Write Club?
In this post, we share the rules of Write Club. The first rule of Write Club is: There are no rules.
Basic Plot Structure – 5 Plotting Moments That Matter
Use these 5 plotting moments that matter to start outlining your book. It is the basis of a basic plot structure.
A List Of Famous Fictional Detectives
Sometimes authors create a detective readers love. In this post, we share a list of famous fictional detectives.
5 Short Cuts For Creating An Inciting Moment
In the beginning of a story, a main character is confronted with a crisis. This post includes five short cuts for creating an inciting moment.
When A Writer Dies
When a writer dies the world is a sadder place. When a writer dies a star goes out. ≈ ← This is a pinch of
The Top 12 Quotes On Writing Memoirs
We share our top 12 quotes on writing memoirs. If you love to read and write memoirs, you will love to hear what famous writers
9 Modern Writing Muses Every Writer Needs
This post is about the 9 modern muses writers need to make them write.
Play It Again, Sam
Play It Again, Sam. Read this post to find out why you need to think about naming characters.
Say It, Without Saying It…
How do we say something without actually saying it when we write? It’s all about showing using body language, and not telling.
Writer’s Block & The Fine Art of Procrastination
Writers make the best procrastinators. They often use writer’s block and the fine art of procrastination as an excuse.
10 Ways To Tell If You’re Writing With Confidence
In this post, we write about 10 ways to tell if you’re writing with confidence.
Heroes And Anti-Heroes – What’s The Difference?
In this table, we list the differences between heroes and anti-heroes for writers.
The Top 10 Tips For Plotting And Finishing A Book
We write about the top 10 tips for plotting and finishing a book. Are you battling with plotting? Are you struggling to finish a story?
Overcoming Writer’s Block (Infographic)
Have you ever felt as if you just can’t write? This infographic is filled with helpful tips for overcoming writer’s block to get you back
Ways To Structure A Memoir
Use this image for beginner memoir writers. It gives some interesting ways to structure a memoir.
10 Things Aspiring Novelists Should Know
Are you an aspiring novelist? This post includes 10 things aspiring novelists should know before they start writing a book.
What Is Your Writing Or Speaking Style? 60 Words To Describe Writing Or Speaking Styles
What Is Your Writing Or Speaking Style? In this post, we give you 60 words to describe writing or speaking styles.
The Literary Agent’s Role
What is the literary agent’s role when you’re writing a book?
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