When A Character Cries
What response do you want to elicit from other characters, and readers, when someone cries in your novel? Consider the following.

115 Ways To Say Walk
We encourage writers to use strong, precise verbs when they write. We have put together 115 ways to say walk for you to use in

10 Writing Quotes On The Inspiration Myth
Are you looking for inspiration? In this post, we’ve included 10 writing quotes on the inspiration myth.

The Beginner’s Guide To Creating Memorable Characters
In this post, we give you a beginner’s guide to creating memorable characters.

Combating Writer’s Block
Advice by Genre from Tyson Adams Thriller Writers When writer’s block strikes kill someone or blow something up. Crime Writers When writer’s block strikes describe the

The 12 Most Basic Character Building Blocks
In this post, we list 12 most basic character building blocks for authors to think about when they write books.

How Do We Write What We Know Without Writing About Ourselves?
How do we write what we know without writing about ourselves? Use this exercise to turn what you know into a useful resource for your

The 10 Dos And Don’ts Of How To End Your Novel
Are you near the final pages of your book? If you’re looking for a quick list of tips to end a story, use the 10

Definition Of An Inciting Moment By John le Carre
To find out more about inciting moments, look at these posts: Why Is This Day Different? Knowing When To Start Your Story The Importance of Inciting

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.