
How To Write Historically Correct Books Without Offending Modern Sensibilities
Many attitudes of the past haven’t aged well. We look at how to write historically correct books without offending modern sensibilities.

5 Addictions That Secretly Sabotage Your Writing
Is your writing in a slump? Even though you’re doing all the right things. Maybe it’s too much of a good thing. This post is

Authors With Different Pen Names For Different Genres (Infographic)
In this post we share an infographic of authors with different pen names for different genres.

Authors With One Pen Name Across Different Genres (Infographic)
In this post we share an infographic of authors with one pen name across genres. They only used one pen name when they wrote.

Should You Use A Pen Name For Every Genre That You Write?
For writers, there are pros and cons to using a pen name or pseudonym. In this post, we ask and answer the question: Should you

The Writers Write Snowflake Method Of Plotting A Book
Plotting can be tricky. In this post, we look at how you can use the Writers Write Snowflake Method of Plotting to write your book.

How Honing Your Craft Can Stop You From Writing
Hooked on books about writing? Beware! This post is about how honing your craft can keep you from writing and what you can do about

How To Work With A Book Illustrator
Book illustrators are incredibly valuable members of your team. Find out how to work with a book illustrator in this post.

Reverse Engineering For Writers
Feeling stuck in your story? Waffling about? Reverse Engineering For Writers might do the trick! You can learn about it in this post.

5 Reasons To Say Yes To Your Book
Struggling to write? In this post, we give you 5 reasons to say yes to your book.

5 Secret Tricks To Strengthen Your Writing
Use this post to learn five secret tricks to strengthen your writing. We share practical before-and-after examples to show how small changes can make your

20 Fun Ways To Find Plot Ideas For Your Story
Struggling to come up with a story idea? Discover 20 fun and creative ways to find plot ideas worth turning into your next novel.

All About Pacing: 4 Key Questions Every Writer Should Ask
Learn how to control pacing in your writing with these four essential questions. Discover the structural techniques writers use to shape the rhythm and flow

Past Tense Or Present Tense: Which Works Best For Your Story?
We compare past tense and present tense in fiction, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each and asking the question: which works best for your

What Is Genre? A Guide To The 17 Most Popular Fiction Genres
What is genre in fiction? In this guide, we explore the 17 most popular fiction genres to help you understand genre conventions.

How To Write A Spy Novel
Want to learn how to write a spy novel? We explain how to write a spy novel, create believable spies, and build tension with plots

How Writers Use The Protagonist As A Literary Device
What is a protagonist in fiction? Learn how to use the protagonist as a powerful literary device to shape and strengthen your novel.

What Is a Character Trait? 350 Essential Character Traits for Writers
What is a character trait? Delve into 350 character traits to help you choose the right positive and negative traits for building well-rounded characters in

How To Outline A Short Story – For Beginners
In this post, we share a template that will show you how to outline a short story, especially if you are a beginner.

How To Show & Not Tell In Short Stories
Master the ‘show, don’t tell‘ technique in short stories. Learn how to create immersive storytelling that draws readers in from the very first line.