
How To Write A Cozy Mystery
Cozy Mysteries are a sub-genre of detective fiction. You’ll like them if you like crime fiction without the blood and gore involved. Let’s look at

How Many Suspects Do You Need In A Crime Novel?
When we read or write crime novels, we want to find out who the baddie is. This means we need suspects from which to choose.

Writing Competitions To Inspire You
We share a selection of writing competitions to inspire you. Contests offer great opportunities for both beginner and experienced writers.

How To Write Epic Beginnings
We know that readers don’t carry on reading if you write a poor beginning. Read this post to find out how to write epic beginnings.

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.

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

Things You‘ll Discover About Publishers (When You’ve Worked With One)
In this post, I look at things you’ll discover about publishers.

How Reading Quotes Makes You A Better Writer
Do you love collecting quotes? In this post we look at how reading quotes makes you a better writer.

How To Write A Believable AI Character
How do you write an AI character readers will care about? Explore the rules and secrets to making artificial intelligence believable.

Plot Or Character – Which Comes First In A Romance Novel?
Are character and plot tightly linked in a romance novel? Plot or character in romance novels – which comes first?

The Writer’s Guide To Courtroom Fiction
Learn how to write courtroom fiction with realistic trials, compelling lawyers, and authentic legal drama that keeps readers hooked.

4 Great Fiction Books That Have Fictional Authors As Their Main Characters
In this post, we explore 4 great fiction books that have fictional authors as main characters.

8 Ways To Jumpstart Your Writing With Artificial Intelligence
As writers, it’s unethical to let Artificial Intelligence write our stories or poems. But maybe that machine can be helpful yet. This article will show

Kishotenketsu: The Secret Of Plotless Story Structure
What is Kishotenketsu and how does this form of storytelling work? What is the The Secret Of Plotless Story Structure?

3 Great Fiction Books That Have Real Authors As Their Main Characters
In this post, we explore 3 great fiction books that have real authors as their main characters.

3 Great Books Set In Book Clubs
In this post, we explore excellent books that are set in book clubs.