
5 Secrets To Writing A Strong Inciting Incident
The inciting incident has to be the first game-changer in your story. Here are 5 secrets to writing a strong inciting incident.

What Is Register & How Do Writers Use It?
Register is probably the most underrated device in your writer’s toolbox: complicated but incredibly powerful. Let’s have a look at how to use register.

Who Is Mary Sue & Why Don’t Readers Like Her?
What is a Mary Sue in fiction writing? Just who is Mary Sue and why don’t readers like her?

8 Ways To Annoy Your Readers & What You Can Do To Avoid It
Most writers think a great plot and cool characters are enough to please readers. They’re not. You must actively avoid 8 ways to annoy your

Personality Disorders You Can Use In Your Stories – Paranoid Personality Disorder
Welcome to the world of personality disorders you can inflict on your characters. This post deals with the Paranoid Personality Disorder.

That’s Not Romance
In this post we explore what is romantic in fiction and when we can say, ‘That’s not romance.’

5 Reasons To Start Writing A Story With Viewpoint In Mind
Viewpoint, or point of view, should always be the starting point for any story. Here are 5 Reasons To Start Writing A Story With Viewpoint

The Best Group Of Fictional Characters In The ‘Verse
Do you have a favourite group of fictional characters? Which group of fictional characters is the best one in the ‘verse?

What Writers Gift To Readers
When you buy a book, you get more than just a story. You establish a connection with the writer. This blog is about what writers

Show Don’t Tell: 21 Emotions to Paint in Words
In this infographic, we look at how to use techniques to show a story.

20 Things To Remember When Writing Genre Romance
If you’re thinking of writing a category or genre romance, use these 20 tips.

5 Ways To Get Your Book Lean And Fit
In this post, we suggest that it’s time to get your book lean and fit – and we give you 5 ways to do it.

Body Language Reference Sheet
Use this infographic on body language to help you write your stories.Â

Getting Over Your Writer’s Depression
Are you looking for ways to get over your writer’s depression? Read our post on writer’s depression for some inspiration and some good practical advice.

Do You Ever Feel Like The Author Of The Book You Are Reading Is Trying To Kill You?
In this post, we write about those emotional books that really get a reaction from us. Is the author of the book you are reading

9 Examples Of Sub-Genres In Crime Fiction
Crime is one of the most popular literary genres. We have put together 9 examples of sub-genres in crime fiction to help you with your

The Cure For Predictable Plots And Other Clichés
Every story needs you you need to rework, refine, or reverse it. We talk about the cure for predictable plots and other clichés.

5 Things To Do Before NaNoWriMo Starts
Are you entering NaNoWriMo? In this post, we write about 5 things you need to do before NaNoWriMo starts.

November Is NaNoWriMo
If you want a daily reminder to help you finish NaNoWriMo, use this calendar. Because November Is NaNoWriMo.

2 Simple Ways To Connect With Your Characters
This post will help you if you are struggling with your book by giving you two simple ways to connect with your characters.