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.
Creative Writing
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
7 Tips From Journalists To Write A Better Memoir
When you write about yourself, use these 7 tips from journalists to write a better memoir.
What Is Flash Fiction & Why Should I Write It?
Have you ever wanted to try writing flash fiction? In this post, we answer the question ‘What is Flash Fiction?’ and give you tips for
3 Essential Exercises For Viewpoint
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes three essential exercises for viewpoint.
4 Things To Do Before You Write A Single Word Of Your Screenplay
We look at the preliminary stages of the creative process for screenwriting. We’ve included 4 things to do before you write a single word of
5 Best Self-Accountability Tips For Writers
Are you stuck at home and struggling to write? In this post, we share the 5 best self-accountability tips for writers.
5 Essential Exercises For Pacing A Story
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes five essential exercises for pacing a story.
5 Essential Exercises For Writing About Setting
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes five essential exercises for writing about setting.
3 Reasons Why We Write
What are the reasons why we write? There is no right answer, just a write answer. In this post, we will explore some of the
Mary Hoffman’s Top 10 Rules For Fantasy Writers
Mary Hoffman is the bestselling British author of more than 100 books. Here are Mary Hoffman’s Top 10 Rules For Fantasy Writers.
What Is Dramatic Irony & Why Should I Use It?
What is dramatic irony & why should I use it? In this post, we define dramatic irony and suggest when and why you should use
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