
Top Crime Writing Resources Every Writer Needs
Crime is one of the most popular genres in fiction. In this post, we share the top crime writing resources every writer needs.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Revenge
In this post, we explore how to write about revenge – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing revenge.

What Is A Character Flaw? 123 Ideas For Character Flaws
What is a character flaw? Use this post to explore 123 ideas for character flaws. Use these flaws for the characters in your books.

Betrayal in Fiction: How to Write Powerful, Unforgettable Twists
Discover how to write compelling betrayal in fiction, with clear definitions, memorable quotes, and must-read book examples.

Patricia Hampl On Writing Memoirs
We explore the award-winning memoirist, Patricia Hampl’s thoughts on writing memoirs. We look at the role of memory, the form, the art, and the craft

Meet The Best Priest Detectives In Fiction
Faith meets mystery. Find out why priest detective stories work, and meet 10 of the best crime-solving clerics in fiction.

The Strange World of Slipstream Fiction – What Is It?
We define slipstream fiction, present its characteristics, and provide examples. We also offer tips for writing slipstream fiction.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Emotions
In this post, we explore how to write emotions in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing emotions.

4 Point Of View Choices For Writers
Primarily, point of view is a matter of distance and in this post, we look at the 4 point of view choices for writers.

Horror Movies Are Popular (& Why You Should Write Them)
We’re writing about horror movies and why they are so popular. We also tell you why you should write horror.

The 4 Different Types of Series You Could Write
Are you thinking of writing a series instead of a stand-alone book? In this post we look at the 4 different types of series you

7 Ways To Write About The Weather
Writing about the weather is boring? No way! It decides so much of our lives. It should be part of your writing, too. This article

44 Idioms About Food
In this post, we share an infographic that includes 44 idioms about food.

The Last Days Of NaNoWriMo
While the last days of NaNoWriMo are not exactly like the last days of Pompeii, there can, if you’re not prepared, be distinct similarities.

5 Ways Plotting & Character Development Is Like Playing Chess
In this post we look at 5 ways plotting and character development is a lot like playing chess.

7 Steps To Celebrate ‘The End’Â
In this post, we’re looking at what to do to celebrate writing the end of your story. Here are 7 steps to celebrate ‘The End’.

Who Created The Best Characters – Jane Austen Or Charles Dickens?
In this post we look at writers, Jane Austen and Charles Dickens, to find out who created the best characters.

Here Be Dragons – 7 Tips For Writing Dragons In Fiction
Dragons have fascinated readers for centuries. Discover how to use dragons to add wonder, danger, and adventure to your fantasy fiction.

5 Tools To Use When Writing A Historical Novel
In this post, we look at 5 tools to use when writing a historical novel.

Your 5 Post Guide To NaNoWriMo
Are you ready to write for a month? If you want to try National Novel Writing Month, read our 5 post guide to NaNoWriMo.