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?
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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.
A Creative Life Online: Finding Inspiration And Creativity Online
Welcome to the second post in ‘A Creative Life Online‘. This post is about finding inspiration and creativity online.
The Greatest Fictional World Builders: J.K. Rowling
This is the fourth post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach you to write. Our fourth fictional world builder
A Creative Life Online: How To Use The Internet As A Creative Tool
Welcome to the first post in ‘A Creative Life Online‘. We want to nurture your creativity by exploring how to use the internet as a
The Almost Moment Is The Secret To Successful Romance Writing
If you are writing a romance, the secret to successful romance writing is mastering the almost moment.
Light Novels, Paperbacks And Why We Need To Publish More Of Them
Our blogger looks at mass market fiction and explains why we need to publish more light novels and paperbacks.
7 Ways To Outline Your Memoir (& Why You Should Definitely Do It)
Are you writing a memoir? In this post, we give you seven ways to outline your memoir and tell you why you should do it.
5 Ways To Write A Modern Romance With A Classic Twist
If you are writing romance, you will love this post. We’ve included 5 ways to write a modern romance with a classic twist.
The Greatest Fictional World Builders: Robin Hobb
Our third fictional world builder is Robin Hobb. This is the third post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach
What Is Creativity? 5 Steps To Creativity In Writing
Creativity is essential for writers. We define creativity, look at the importance of creativity in writing, and give you 5 steps to become more creative.
How To Write Your Novel From The Middle Like James Scott Bell
If you want to try an unusual way of writing a book, why not write your novel from the middle like James Scott Bell.
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