What Is Subject-Verb Agreement? 30 Examples To Master Concord
Learn what concord means in writing and why subject-verb agreement matters. We share 30 examples to help you improve your grammar.
Creative Writing
7 Ways ‘What If?’ Helps Writers Create Better Stories
Learn how fiction writers use ‘What if?’ to generate ideas, solve story problems, and create stronger characters, plots, and worlds.
The 6 Non-Fiction Genres That Sell The Most Books
Discover the 6 non-fiction genres that sell the most books. Learn what readers buy most and how these popular genres dominate global book sales.
Why Every Story Needs Consequences
Why do consequences matter in fiction? Readers expect actions to have consequences. Learn how this simple rule creates satisfying stories.
How To Write A Space Opera
Learn how to write a space opera filled with epic adventures, unforgettable characters, and interstellar conflict that readers will love.
Scenes And Sequels: The Writer’s Guide To Stronger Story Structure
Learn how scenes and sequels shape a story. Discover how writers use this simple structure to build tension and improve pacing.
What Is Dystopian Fiction & How Do I Write It?
Explore dystopian fiction and learn why readers love this genre. Discover its elements and get tips for writing dynamic dystopian stories.
What Is Utopian Fiction & How Do I Write It?
What is a utopia? Learn how to create an ideal world for your story and use simple tips to write believable, engaging utopian fiction.
A Complete Glossary Of Terms For Science Fiction Writers
Love science fiction? Explore this complete glossary of sci-fi terms and discover the words every science fiction writer and reader should know.
The 6 Fiction Genres That Sell The Most Books
Discover the 6 fiction genres that sell the most books. Learn what readers buy most and how these popular genres dominate global book sales.
A Bit Of Love For Your Short-Story-Telling Soul
Do you have a few short story self-care days planned? In this post, we talk about how to look after your short-story-telling soul.
5 Ways To Add Love To Popular Genres
Characters from every genre tend to all in love. Here are 5 ways to add love to popular genres.
5 Ways To Start Using Killer Dialogue In Your Story
Dialogue is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal as writers. In this post, we share 5 ways to start using killer dialogue
How Do You Come To Story?
Stories come to us in the forms of poems, short stories, novels, movies, even in journalism and rhetoric. In this post, we ask: How do
Do You Have A Romance Novel In You?
This competition is now closed. Harlequin Romance is always looking for new authors to write for them. The Harlequin Romance Blitz is your chance to
Back To Basics: 3 Steps To Setting
As we wrap up January of the New Year, we’re looking at the three basics of fiction writing, and we’ve covered plot and character and
Back To Basics: 3 Steps To Character
To kick start the new year, we’re getting back to the core basics of fiction writing – plot, character, and setting. This week, our focus
The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2017
These were the posts you most wanted to see on this website in 2017.
9 Ways To Set Up Believable Fictional Breakups
Are your characters heading for a fictional split? If you are writing a book, we’ve put together a post on 9 ways to set up
Back To Basics: 3 Steps To Plot
What are the best plots? We thought we should go back to basics with 3 steps to plot your story.
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