Show Don’t Tell: 21 Emotions to Paint in Words
In this infographic, we look at how to use techniques to show a story.
Creative Writing
How Many Characters Are Too Many?
How many characters are too many? When you’re writing a story, how do you know when you have too many characters in your book?
Happy Ever After Is A Choice Not A Given
Why do we need a happy ever after in our romance stories? Is happy ever after a choice and not a given? We give you
What Readers Gift To Writers
What exactly is the magic bond between readers and writers? Romantics say you’ll never know. Realists say it’s an exchange of money for books. I
20 Boring Adverbs & What To Use Instead
In this post, we look at boring adverbs and what to use instead.
The Last Month Left To Write
It’s the last month left to write before the end of the year. Read our post for last month suggestions for writers.
The 5 Easiest Genres To Plot
Are you looking for a genre? Have you thought about which genre to choose? In this post, we explore the 5 easiest genres to plot.
The 5 Toughest Genres To Plot
Some genres are more difficult to write than others. In this post, we explore the 5 toughest genres to plot in fiction.
Thanksgiving For Writers
In this post, we explore what Thanksgiving can mean for writers and how writers can celebrate Thanksgiving.
16 Tricky Cases of Uncommon Plurals
Jennifer Frost writes: ‘Ready to tackle the quirks of English plurals? GrammarCheck’s latest infographic spells out the ‘fish vs. fishes’ debate and more. It’s a
Anton Chekhov’s 6 Rules For Writing Fiction
We’re writing about the acclaimed short story writer, Anton Chekhov. In this post, we read about Anton Chekhov’s 6 rules for writing fiction.
What is Romantasy & Why Is It So Popular?
In this post, we look at the wildly popular modern genre of romantasy. What is romantasy and why is it so popular?
Why You Don’t Need To Put Everything In Your Book
Are you running the risk of overwhelming your readers? In this post, we tell you why you don’t need to put everything in your book.
What Is Grimdark Fiction & Where Did It Come From?
This is an introduction to the Grimdark genre. We will discover where Grimdark fiction comes from, what Grimdark fiction is, and just what makes up
How To Write Hardboiled Fiction
In this post, we explore what hardboiled fiction is, who the hardboiled detectives are, and how to write hardboiled fiction – with examples.
12 Types Of Memoirs – Which One Is Yours?
We’re writing about types of memoirs – with examples. We include what a memoir is and ask: Which type of memoir is yours?
What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?
In this post, we look at literary tropes, specifically answering the question: What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?
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.
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