
7 Deadly Rules For Creating A Villain
Every story has a villain. In this post we write about the 7 deadly rules for creating a villain for your stories.

Elizabeth George’s Writing Process
We’re writing about the acclaimed police procedural writer, Elizabeth George. In this post, we explore Elizabeth George’s writing process.

Why A Good Vocabulary Is Important For Writers
We write about why a good vocabulary is important for writers. We give examples of vocabulary, and tips on how to expand your vocabulary.

What Is Imagery & How Do You Use It In Fiction Writing?
What is imagery and how do you use it in fiction writing? We define imagery and explain how fiction writers can use it in their

How To Deal With A Writer’s Inner Critic
Every writer questions their ability to write. In this post, we give you three easy steps to help you deal with your writer’s inner critic.

What Is Cozy Fiction? & How To Write It
What is cozy fiction? We include the types of cozy fiction – with plenty of examples. We also tell you how to write cozy fiction

What Is Exposition In A Story?
What is exposition? We include a definition, the two types of exposition, how to include exposition, and examples of exposition in fiction.

6 Fascinating Fictional Character Types
Characters are the stars of your story. In this post, we offer you 6 fascinating fictional characters for your books.

The Rule Of Two For Writers
In this post, we look at characters and the rule of two for writers.

7 Spine-Chilling Tips For Writing An Unforgettable Horror Story
What makes a great horror story? We discuss 7 spine-chilling tips for writing an unforgettable horror story. We also include 5 tips to get you

Writers Talk 6 | Fantasy Sub-Genres
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our sixth podcast, we talk about fantasy sub-genres.

How To Use Setting As A Source Of Conflict
Have you thought of using a location to increase the tension in your story? In this post, we look at how to use setting as

7 Lessons In Better Writing From The Beatles
Looking for some writing advice and inspiration? In this post, we include 7 lessons in better writing from The Beatles.

7 Scenes You Won’t Find In Good Fiction Writing
Are you wondering which scenes to include in a book? In this post, we reveal 7 scenes you won’t find in good fiction writing.

A Sneak Peek At The Dialogue Workbook
In this post we take a sneak peek at The Dialogue Workbook that was recently added to our workbook selection.

What Is An Analogy & How Do I Write One?
In this post, we ask and answer the questions: ‘What is an analogy?’ and ‘How do I write one?’ We also give examples of analogies.

Writers Talk 5 | Short Stories
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our fifth podcast, we talk about short stories with Mia Botha.

Music To Listen To While You Write
What are the best sounds to type to? Our guest blogger has a few ideas on the best music to listen to while you write.

10 Classic Fantasy Tropes & How To Enliven Them
If you want to write fantasy, read this post where we look at 10 classic fantasy tropes and how to enliven them.

Writers Talk 4 | The Top 100 Fantasy Books
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our fourth podcast, we talk about a list of the top 100 fantasy books and our new