Who Would You Choose As Your Literary Family?
Writers have to put up with the family they have. But, if you could, who would you choose as your literary family?
Creative Writing
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.
3 Writers Write Graduates Published
Congratulations to Liesel Schwarz on the release of A Clockwork Heart the second book in her Steampunk Trilogy, The Chronicles of Light and Shadow. Congratulations to Morad Zaffron on the publication of his
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.
The Top 10 Tips For Plotting And Finishing A Book
Are you battling with plotting? Are you struggling to finish a story? We write about the top 10 tips for plotting and finishing a book.
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
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?
12 Common Character Archetypes & How Writers Can Use Them
What are common character archetypes? Use this post to explore the 12 common character archetypes and how writers can use them in their stories.
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