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

Harlan Coben On Writing Suspense
We’re writing about the bestselling thriller author, Harlan Coben. In this post, we feature Harlan Coben on writing suspense.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Dialogue
In this post, we explore what dialogue should do and how to write it – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing

The 5 Most Common Themes In Literature
Ever wondered why some themes come up again and again? In this post, we’ll look at 5 of the most common themes in literature and

The Moment Of Change In Fiction
In this blog, we explore how a clear moment of change can strengthen a character’s arc and give your plot a distinct turning point. The

Writing Is An Act Of Courage
Is writing an act of courage? How do you face this challenge and deal with the fear of writing? We answer these questions and share

What Is Deus Ex Machina in Storytelling?
What is a deus ex machina? Should we use a deus ex machina in storytelling? We look at levels of deus ex machina and give

What Is True Crime & How Do I Write It?
What is true crime? We explore and define the true crime genre. We give you examples of some of the best true crime books. And

How To Write A Paranormal Story
What is a paranormal story? We define a paranormal story – with examples – and we give tips on how to write a paranormal story.

How Your Writing Tool Shapes Your Text
Choose the right tool for the job – that phrase goes for writers too. This blog tells you how your writing tool shapes your text.

204 Words That Describe Colours – A Resource For Writers
This post includes interesting facts about colours and a selection of words writers can use to describe colours.

Billy Wilder’s 10 Tips For Writing Screenplays
We share the Austrian-American screenwriter, Billy Wilder’s 10 tips for writing screenplays.

Love Is Never The Goal – Even When You Write Romance
In this post, we discuss why love is never a good story goal – even when you’re writing a romance.

Why Every Writer Needs To Read These Reference Books
Sponsored Post It doesn’t matter if you are beginning your writing career or if you have several published books under your belt, you need to

101 Science Fiction Tropes For Writers
Writers can use this list of 101 science fiction tropes to add some Zap! to their writing.

75 Words To Describe Smells (A Writer’s Resource)
Writers know engaging the senses brings stories to life. We explore 75 words that describe smells, and how to use them effectively in your writing.

6 Ways Bridge Can Make You A Better Writer
What does bridge have to do with writing? Our blogger tells you why bridge can make you a better writer.

What J. K. Rowling & Other Bestselling Authors Know About Setting
Find out what J.K. Rowling and other bestselling authors know about setting. Setting is a non-negotiable part of the writing process. It is not just

Where Should You Begin Your Memoir?
Where should you begin your memoir? In this post, we write about choosing the best place to begin your memoir.

What Is Gaslighting? Use These 7 Gaslighting Phrases To Make Your Antagonist More Manipulative
What is gaslighting? Are you looking for ways to make your antagonist more controlling? Use these gaslighting phrases to make your antagonist more manipulative.