
What is Romantasy & Why Is It So Popular?
In this post, we look at the wildly popular modern genre of romantasy. What is romantasy and why is it so popular?

Why You Don’t Need To Put Everything In Your Book
Are you running the risk of overwhelming your readers? In this post, we tell you why you don’t need to put everything in your book.

What Is Grimdark Fiction & Where Did It Come From?
This is an introduction to the Grimdark genre. We will discover where Grimdark fiction comes from, what Grimdark fiction is, and just what makes up

What Is Hardboiled Fiction? How To Write Hardboiled Fiction
In this post, we explore what hardboiled fiction is, who the hardboiled detectives are, and how to write hardboiled fiction – with examples.

12 Types Of Memoirs – Which One Is Yours?
We’re writing about types of memoirs – with examples. We include what a memoir is and ask: Which type of memoir is yours?

What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?
In this post, we look at literary tropes, specifically answering the question: What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?

How To Write A Cozy Mystery
Cozy Mysteries are a sub-genre of detective fiction. You’ll like them if you like crime fiction without the blood and gore involved. Let’s look at

How Many Suspects Do You Need In A Crime Novel?
When we read or write crime novels, we want to find out who the baddie is. This means we need suspects from which to choose.

Writing Competitions To Inspire You
We share a selection of writing competitions to inspire you. Contests offer great opportunities for both beginner and experienced writers.

How To Write Epic Beginnings
We know that readers don’t carry on reading if you write a poor beginning. Read this post to find out how to write epic beginnings.

How To Write An Action Scene In 3 Steps
Are you writing about a battle or a physical fight? In this post, we tell you how to write an action scene in 3 steps.

Fictional Pillars For Writers
We share links to our posts on the most important fictional pillars for writers, which are great resources for anybody who wants to write in a

The 35 Best Quotes About Creating Characters
Attention fiction writers! In this post, we share the 35 best quotes about creating characters.

8 Common Style Mistakes Every Writer Should Know
Are you struggling with style? In this post, we look at 8 common style mistakes every writer should know.

6 Practical Research Techniques For All Writers
In this post, we explore 6 practical research techniques for all writers, bloggers, students, and journalists.

The Importance Of Paper When You Plan Your Story
Sometimes we need to use paper when we write. This post is about the importance of paper when you plan your story.

10 Plot Devices & How To Use Them In Your Stories
In this post, we explore 10 plot devices and how to use them in your stories.

6 Important Things About Flash Fiction
Flash fiction is difficult to write, but easy to read. In this post, we explore the different types of flash fiction and we look at

Why We Need To Get Back To Writing With Hope
Are you feeling jaded and depressed? In this post, we look at why writers need to get back to writing with hope. We also look

7 Ways For Writers To Avoid Getting Overwhelmed By Research
Let’s look at how writers can make doing research easier for themselves. In this post, we look at 7 ways for writers to avoid getting