
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

Ask The Writing Coach – Author Bio
In this post, we put our own writing coach on the receiving end of your questions. Mia Botha will answer questions you have. In this

5 Ways To Get You Through The Middle Of Your Romance Novel
Are you stuck in the middle of your romance novel? In this post, we look at 5 ways to get you through the middle of

Writing Advice From Twitter
In this post, Writers Write explores writing advice from Twitter.

The Logic Of Setting When Writing In Another World
In this post, we look at the logic of setting when writing in another world.

What Is Head-Hopping & Why Should I Avoid It?
What Is Head-Hopping & Why Should I Avoid It? In this post, we look at the problem with head-hopping when you write.

4 Ways To Kickstart A Scene
Are you stuck with your novel? Why not try our four ways to kickstart a scene to help you get back to work?

Six Backstory Secrets Every Writer Should Know
Learn six backstory secrets every writer should know to create believable characters, build stronger stories, and use the past to drive the plot.

How To Write A Sherlock Holmes Story
We show you how to write a Sherlock Holmes story by studying the methods behind Sherlock Holmes, the world’s most famous detective.

5 Simple Steps To Writing A Short Story
In this post, we illustrate a five-point method for writing a short story. For beginners, it’s a useful template. For more experienced writers, it serves

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Science Fiction
Are you a science fiction writer? We’ve included a quick start guide to writing science fiction to help you write in the genre.