
How To Travel Like A Writer
You don’t stop being a writer when you go on holiday. After all, it’s part of your identity. How exactly do writers travel? This blog

The 6 Pillars Of Westerns
Are you writing a Western? In this post, we look at how using the 6 pillars of Westerns can improve your story.

Quid Pro Quo & Co. – 60 Common Latin Terms Everyone Should Know (Infographic)
Do you struggle to understand common Latin terms? In this infographic we look at Quid Pro Quo and 60 common Latin terms everyone should know.

How To Write A Bestselling Book
Have you ever wondered what it takes to write a bestselling book? And how do you write a bestselling book?

The 18 Types of Sentence Connectors + Examples (Infographic)
Struggling to connect your sentences? In this infographic, we look at the 18 types of sentence connectors with examples.

How To Be Authentic As A Writer
How can you be authentic as a writer? In this post, we tell you how to be authentic as a writer – with examples.

How To Use Contrast In Writing
What is contrast in writing? We explore how to use contrast in writing with 7 different types of contrast (with examples) that you can use

What Is Memory? & How To Use Memory In Writing
In this post we look at what memory is and how to use memory in writing.

100 Words Every Adult Should Know
In this infographic, we look at 100 words every adult should know.

What Can Viewpoint Give Your Story?
If you understand and can effectively use viewpoint, your story immediately becomes more compelling. This post explains what viewpoint can give your story.

Forewords, Prefaces, Prologues, & Introductions – What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between forewords, prefaces, prologues, and introductions? We explain what they are, when to use them, and tips for writing them. We also

Traditional Publishing – Part One
In this post, we begin our video series on traditional publishing. Mia Botha interviews Terry Morris, MD of Pan Macmillan South Africa, who will answer

Horror Masters: 3 Spooky Tips To Write Like Lovecraft, Poe, & King
If you’re writing a scary story, there are no better writers to imitate than the masters of the horror genre. In this post, we’ve included

Self-Publishing – Part Four
In this post, we end our video series on self-publishing as an option for authors. This is part four, with the fourth video on self-publishing.

Billy Collins’s 6 Pleasures Of Poetry
Do you want to capture your reader’s attention? In this post, we explain how Billy Collins’s 6 pleasures of poetry will help you become a

50 Verbs That Will Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
People tell us to use strong, descriptive verbs, but what does this mean? In this post, we look at 50 verbs that will strengthen your

The Essential SEO Writing Guide (With 11 SEO Writing Tips)
If you write for a blog, you need to know about SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). In this post about Search Engine Optimisation we share 11

Self-Publishing – Part Three
In this post, we continue our series on self-publishing as an option for authors. Thank you for all the lovely questions and feedback we have

What Is Plain Language? The Plain Language Writing Guide (& 10 Examples Of How To Write In Plain Language)
What is plain language? This plain language writing guide includes a definition, when to use it, tips for using it, and 10 examples of how

The 5 Pillars Of Thrillers
Are you writing a thriller? In this post, we look at how the five pillars of thrillers can improve your story.