
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.

Do You Have A Romance Novel In You?
This competition is now closed. Harlequin Romance is always looking for new authors to write for them. The Harlequin Romance Blitz is your chance to

Back To Basics: 3 Steps To Setting
As we wrap up January of the New Year, we’re looking at the three basics of fiction writing, and we’ve covered plot and character and

Back To Basics: 3 Steps To Character
To kick start the new year, we’re getting back to the core basics of fiction writing – plot, character, and setting. This week, our focus

The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2017
These were the posts you most wanted to see on this website in 2017.

Back To Basics: 3 Steps To Plot
What are the best plots? We thought we should go back to basics with 3 steps to plot your story.

The Writers Write Book Reading Challenge
Are you looking for a fun way to set yourself a reading goal for the year ahead? In this post, we give you a book

10 Perfect Writing Prompts For Christmas
It does not matter if you love or loathe the Christmas holidays. Either way, they present wonderful opportunities for writers. We’ve included 10 perfect writing

Writing Sex Scenes – If You’re Brave Enough To Try
As writers, we should know everything about our characters, including how they act on a sexual level. In this post, we talk about writing sex

7 Tips For Writing A Great Book Review
We have put together this post with 7 tips for writing a great book review. Share this book review image with your friends.

Write Your Novel In A Year
In this post, we’ve put together a full list of all the posts to help you write your novel in a year. Finish your book