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.
Creative Writing
50 Best-Selling Writers Who Were Repeatedly Rejected
Even famous best-selling authors have stories of rejection to share. In this post, we write about 50 best-selling authors who were repeatedly rejected.
How Reading These 8 Genres Could Improve Your Writing
Have you ever wondered how reading different genres could improve different aspects of your writing? We found this interesting infographic on How Reading These 8
Body Language – Eyes
In this post we look at body language relating to eyes. Body Language – Eyes Looking Sideways People who look to the sides a lot
The 6-Paragraph Synopsis Method
Most writers dread writing query letters and synopses. We hope this infographic on the 6-paragrah synopsis method makes it easier for you.
The Hero Of The Story – Understanding Antagonists
Many beginner writers struggle with plotting. This is often because these writers don’t have an antagonist for the hero of the story to fight. Each
Words That Ruin Pacing
Use this post on words that ruin pacing to help you avoid them when you write.
6 Ways To Describe A Character In First Person
In this post, we share 6 ways for you to describe a character in first person.
Agatha Christie: Secrets Behind The Bestselling Author Of All Time
Go inside the mind of Agatha Christie, the bestselling novelist of all time. Analyse her writing techniques, uncover what made her stories so successful, and
Should You Self-Publish Without Amazon?
Are considering self-publishing your book? Should you self-publish without Amazon? Find out more about self-publishing this post.
Why You Shouldn’t Only Write What You Know
Everybody says ‘Write what you know’, but what does that mean? Read our post on why you shouldn’t only write what you know.
How To Write The Outsider In Fiction
In this post, we explore the archetype of the outsider in fiction and look at examples of them in short stories and novels.
Alice Adams’s Pattern For Writing A Short Story
In this post we share Alice Adams’ Pattern For Writing A Short Story. She used The ABDCE Pattern for Writing a Short Story.
How To Turn Your Short Story Into A Novella
Many writers have a short story they’ve always wanted to expand and lengthen into a novella. In this post, we look at how you can turn
A Quick Start Guide To Writing Fantasy
Are you put off writing fantasy by intricate worldbuilding? In this post, we’ve included a quick start guide to writing fantasy.
How To Critique With Kindness – A Writer’s Guide
Have you been asked to critique a piece of writing? In this post, we’ve included an essential writer’s guide on how to critique with kindness.
9 Reasons Holidays Are Great For Writers
In this post, we look at how breaks can help with creativity. We’ve included 9 reasons holidays are great for writers.
101 Words To Describe Weather
Writers know that using the weather in their descriptions is a great way to make stories more relatable. Use this comprehensive list of words that
7 Questions For Writers On Rejection
Every writer has to deal with rejection at some point. In this post, we have 7 questions for writers on rejection.
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