6 Stereotypes To Avoid In LGBTQIA+ Fiction
If you’re writing a gay character, write them like you would any other. But be aware of these six worn-out stereotypes in LGBTQIA+ fiction.
Creative Writing
How Much Can I Write Between 1 November And 31 December?
How much you can write between now and the end of the year depends entirely on whether you write every day, are single, an introvert,
A Comparison of 6 Novel Writing Software
What software do you use to write your books or short stories? Are you happy with that novel writing software, or are you ready for
Sweating The Small Stuff – Focusing On Details To Make Your Character More Real And Rounded
Do you focus on details when you write? In this post we look at how to make characters more real and rounded by sweating the
The 18 Types of Sentence Connectors + Examples
In this infographic, we look at the types of sentence connectors.
The Shiny New Idea – Blessing Or Curse?
When writers get stuck, a mysterious saviour – the shiny new idea – is reaching out to us. In this blog, we ask if the
How Writers Torture Themselves (& How To Stop)
Writers must be nutcases. We torture ourselves to give birth to our creations. Why do we torture ourselves, and how do we stop the torture?
Personality Disorders You Can Inflict On Your Characters – Narcissistic Personality Disorder
This is the third blog in a series about Personality Disorders and how they can help you create villains in your stories. The first blog
Improve Your Writing: 15 Tips and Habits to Fix Today
In this infographic, we look at 15 writing habits to fix.
Why Good Books Should Be Like Suitcases
Why should good books be like suitcases? Books and suitcases have something in common – you can carry them wherever you go.
The Untitled Life: Every Story Has A Name. What’s Yours?
In this post we explore the untitled life and wonder if every story has a name. We also ask: ‘What’s yours?’
Whose Short Story Is It Anyway? A 3-Step Process To Finding Out
In this post, we discuss how to tell whose short story you’re telling and give you a 3-step process to finding out.
Creating Characters For Children’s Books – Everything You Need To Know
In this post, we tell you what you everything you need to know about creating characters for children’s books.
Refiloe Moahloli – My Writing Journey – How Many Ways Can You Say Hello?
My Writing Journey by Refiloe MoahloliÂ
3 Secrets To Simplicity In Your Writing Process
We tend to over-complicate things as writers. In this post, we write about 3 secrets to simplicity in your writing process.
Even Short Stories Need Goals
If you’re writing a short story and you’re stuck, you may be missing a goal. In this post, we tell you why even short stories
How Long Does It Take To Read Popular Books? (Infographic)
There are few things more enjoyable than sitting down with an incredible book. But How Long Does It Take To Read Popular Books? Find out
The Surprising Truth Of Finding Your True Story in Sorrow
In this post, we look at the surprising truth of finding your true story in sorrow.
13 Questions To Ask Before You Turn Your Idea Into A Crime Novel
Are you thinking of writing crime fiction? In this post, we share 13 questions to ask before you turn your idea into a crime novel.
4 Ways To Rediscover Joy As A Writer
One way to get past writer’s block is to rediscover our sense of joy as a writer. In this post, we write about 4 ways
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