
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?

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.

What Is Subtext & How Do I Create It?
What is subtext? In this post, we look at the meaning of subtext and give you tips for creating it in your writing. We also

Proofreading
So you’ve finished rewriting your book and you’ve had an appraisal and an edit, and now it’s time to get even more help. In this

The Super Simple Story Structure & How to Use It
Are you looking for a great plotting formula? In this post, we look at a super simple story structure and tell you how to use

5 Things To Remember While Writing A Novel
If you’re writing a book, there are a few things to keep in mind. In this post, we look at 5 things to remember while

6 Differences Between A Novel & A Memoir
Are you wondering if you should write a memoir or a novel based on your life experiences? In this post, we look at six differences

How To Write An Ethically & Socially Sensitive Story
Why should a writer care about being socially and ethically sensitive? If you’re thinking about writing an ethically and socially sensitive story, find out how to

The Edit
So you’ve finished rewriting your book and you’ve had an appraisal. Now it’s time to get some more help. In this post, we look at

What Is Business Writing? Everything You Need To Know About Business Writing
What is business writing? If you work in a business and you write to colleagues and clients, you are a business writer. In this post,

Your Book: What To Cut & What To Keep
Are you over- or under-writing your story? In this post, we look at five things you need to cut from your book and six things

How To Use The Short Story Checklist
If you’re a short story writer, you’ll have read our post on why you need a short story checklist. In this post, we discuss how