
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.

5 Short Cuts For Creating An Inciting Moment
In the beginning of a story, a main character is confronted with a crisis. This post includes five short cuts for creating an inciting moment.

When A Writer Dies
When a writer dies the world is a sadder place. When a writer dies a star goes out. ≈ ← This is a pinch of

The Top 12 Quotes On Writing Memoirs
We share our top 12 quotes on writing memoirs. If you love to read and write memoirs, you will love to hear what famous writers

9 Modern Writing Muses Every Writer Needs
This post is about the 9 modern muses writers need to make them write.

Play It Again, Sam
Play It Again, Sam. Read this post to find out why you need to think about naming characters.

5 Essential Tips For Writing A Memoir
In this post, we share 5 essential tips for writing a memoir.

3 Things Readers Want From Writers
Readers want to be entertained, challenged, and inspired. These are the 3 things readers want from writers. Do you have them in your writing arsenal?

The Writing Muse I Really Need
This post is about the writing muse writers really need.

50 Ways To Say Villain
If you’re writing about a villain, read this post. We include 50 ways to say villain.

Fiction Writers Should Have Fun
Do you feel as if your life as a writer is too serious? Find out why fiction writers should have fun.