

What Is A Denouement?
In this post, we ask: What is a denouement and how do we write one? And more importantly, does your book need a denouement?
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

10 Perfectly Practical New Year’s Resolutions For Writers
It’s time to make those dreaded New Year’s Resolutions for writers. Here are some practical goals for writers.

10 Ways To Get Out Of Writer’s Rut
In this post, we discuss why you think you have writer’s block and stop writing. We also list 10 ways for you to get yourself

3 Simple Ways To Show And Not Tell
Telling should be used sparingly because it distances the reader from the character’s goals and actions. Here are 3 simple ways to help you show

Underlying Emotions
Use this chart to help you understand what lies beneath your characters’ feelings. These are their Underlying Emotions.

All About Cinderella – Kurt Vonnegut Explains The Shapes Of Stories
In this video, American novelist, Kurt Vonnegut explains the shape of stories.

The 5 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes
After teaching writing for many years, we have identified the 5 most common fiction writing mistakes made by debut writers.

30 Inspiring Tips For National Novel Writing Month
Writing 1667 words a day for 30 days during the month of November – also known as NaNoWriMo – is a good way to add

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.
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