Which Book Genre Should You Be Writing In 2026?
In this post we look at bestselling fiction genres and top-selling books from 2025 and which book genre you should be writing in 2026.
Creative Writing
The 5 Pillars Of Speculative Fiction
Are you writing Speculative Fiction? In this post, we define speculative fiction – with examples – and look at how the 5 Pillars of Speculative
A Quick Start Guide To Foreshadowing
In this post, we define foreshadowing in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to foreshadowing to help you when you’re writing.
What Is Freewriting & How Do I Use It?
What is freewriting and how do I use freewriting? Read about 5 powerful freewriting techniques to reignite your inspiration, deepen your stories, and help you
The 7 Pillars Of Historical Fiction
Are you a fan of historical fiction? Would you like to write a historical novel on your own? In this post, we define the 7
The Rules For Writing An Excellent Time Travel Adventure
Time travel is the concept of traveling into the past or the future — usually in fiction. In this post we cover the rules for
The 4 Pillars Of Women’s Fiction
Are you writing Women’s Fiction? In this post, we define women’s fiction and look at how the 4 Pillars of Women’s Fiction can improve your story.
9 Bits Of Writing Advice From Guillermo del Toro
We’re writing about the fascinating Guillermo del Toro. In this post, Writers Write features 9 bits of writing advice from Guillermo del Toro.
How To Travel Like A Writer
You don’t stop being a writer when you go on holiday. After all, it’s part of your identity. How exactly do writers travel? This blog
The 6 Pillars Of Westerns
Are you writing a Western? In this post, we look at how using the 6 pillars of Westerns can improve your story.
9 Quick Fixes For Short Story Writers Who Run Out Of Ideas
Are you struggling to write a short story? This post includes 9 quick fixes for short story writers who run out of ideas.
5 Truly Unusual Ways To Round Out Your Characters
We have put together 5 truly unusual ways for you to round out your characters in this post.
Scene Salad – The Simplest Way To Make The Most Of A Scene
You want a scene in a novel to have all the right ingredients. In this post, we look at a scene salad- the simplest way
6 Things To Do When You Finish Writing Your Book
In this post, we discuss six things to do when you finish writing your book.
6 Big Changes Digital Brings To Publishing
There are 6 big changes digital brings to publishing. Take a closer look at these six big shifts in publishing so that you can stand
Online vs In-Person Writing Courses
Sometimes, people ask us if it is better to do a course in-class or online. In this post, we look at the pros and cons
Dashiell Hammett’s 24 Rules For Detective Writers
Who is Dashiell Hammet? In this post, we share American author, Dashiell Hammett’s 24 Rules For Detective Writers.
5 Tips To Increase Your Productivity As A Writer
Writers struggle with finding the time to write. Over the past year, I’ve done 5 things that have drastically increased my productivity as a writer.
The Most Important Quality Modern Authors Need
Have modern authors forgotten how to be patient? In this post, we discuss the most important quality modern authors need to cultivate.
What Are Opening Scenes? 8 Types Of Opening Scenes That Could Work For Your Book
What are opening scenes? This post is about 8 types of opening scenes from screenwriting that also work when you write books.
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