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

The 13 Secrets To Great Characters
How many secrets does it take to create a great character? In this post, we look at secrets and why they make for good characters.

6 Top Tips To Write A Kick-Ass Short Story
In this post, we talk about writing a kick-ass short story. We give you 6 Top Tips To Write A Kick-Ass Short Story.

5 Things Writers Can Learn From People Watching
Have fun with people watching! In this post, we share 5 things writers can learn from people watching.

Gender Benders – A New Way To Look At Characters
Are you tired of writing the same old characters? In this post, we discuss gender benders – a new way to look at characters.

How Much Story Do You Need In Your Short Story?
Is your word count too high or too low? In this post, we ask and answer the question, How Much Story Do You Need In

Mashing Up Wild Plot Ideas
Have you tried to create a hybrid plot? In this post, we talk about making things different in your writing by mashing up wild plot

Doodle The Door Open: 3 Tips To Stay Creative
Are you looking for ways to maintain your creativity? In this post, our guest blogger shares three tips to stay creative with doodling.

Finding A New Lens For Old Plots
Play with ideas. In this post, we talk about reworking your story ideas and finding a new lens for old plots.

Naming Characters – 33 Fabulous Resources To Use
Naming characters in your stories is as important as naming your children. We have put together this list of 33 resources to use when naming

Test Your Plot – Finding A Fresh Angle Is Easier Than You Think
In this post, we talk about finding a way to test your plot and find a fresh angle. We include techniques for developing a fresh,