
What’s Your Story’s Tone? (& Why It Matters More Than You Think)
In this blog, we look at how tone shapes stories and novels, why it matters, and how to use it in your own work.

What Is A Cozy Horror & How Do I Write One?
A cozy horror is a relatively new sub-genre of horror. In this post, we explore what a cozy horror is, with examples. We also give

What Is A Parody & How Do I Write One?
Everybody enjoys a good parody, but they’re extremely hard to write! In this post, we’ll look at what parody is and give a few tips

Figurative Language – Definition & Examples
What is figurative language? We define figurative language and give you 12 examples of figurative language.

Which Book Genre Should You Be Writing In 2026?
In this post we look at bestselling fiction genres and top-selling books from 2025 and which book genre you should be writing in 2026.

The 5 Pillars Of Speculative Fiction
Are you writing Speculative Fiction? In this post, we define speculative fiction – with examples – and look at how the 5 Pillars of Speculative

A Quick Start Guide To Foreshadowing
In this post, we define foreshadowing in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to foreshadowing to help you when you’re writing.

What Is Freewriting & How Do I Use It?
What is freewriting and how do I use freewriting? Read about 5 powerful freewriting techniques to reignite your inspiration, deepen your stories, and help you

The 7 Pillars Of Historical Fiction
Are you a fan of historical fiction? Would you like to write a historical novel on your own? In this post, we define the 7

The Rules For Writing An Excellent Time Travel Adventure
Time travel is the concept of traveling into the past or the future — usually in fiction. In this post we cover the rules for

The Top 10 Writing Posts From April 2017
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in April 2017: 10 Powerful Recurring Themes In Children’s Stories 4 Ways To Rediscover Joy

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.