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.
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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.
Scaring Your Readers 101: 8 Tips For Writing A Great Horror Story
Our blogger writes about scaring your readers and shares eight tips for writing a great horror story.
106 Words To Describe Sounds (A Writer’s Resource)
Great writing engages the senses—especially sound. Use this comprehensive list of words that describe sounds to bring your writing to life.
The Least You Should Know About Your Protagonist And Antagonist
We write about the least you should know about your protagonist and antagonist in the stories you create. If you know who your protagonist and
15 Really Useful Blog Writing Guidelines
There are millions of blogs out there and it’s difficult to keep a reader’s attention. Use these 15 really useful blog writing guidelines to write
Mistakes Writers Make With Conflict In Memoirs
How do you include conflict in memoirs? Do you have enough? We discuss the mistakes writers make with conflict in memoirs.
Why The Marvel Universe Is Plotted Like A Book
Find out why the Marvel Universe is plotted like a book.
Why Credible Characters Are Essential For A Convincing Screenplay
We write about why credible characters are essential for a convincing screenplay.
The 4 Best Places To Put Plot Twists In Your Screenplay
We write about the 4 best places to put plot twists in your screenplay.
3 Truly Odd Protagonists & Why We Really Really Like Them
This post is about three truly odd protagonists, why they became so popular, and what we can learn from them. Here are 3 truly odd protagonists
9 Ways To Bring The Funny In Your Fiction
We all like the idea of making people laugh with our stories. Our guest blogger shares 9 ways to bring the funny in your fiction.
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