How To Work With A Book Illustrator
Book illustrators are incredibly valuable members of your team. Find out how to work with a book illustrator in this post.
Creative Writing
Reverse Engineering For Writers
Feeling stuck in your story? Waffling about? Reverse Engineering For Writers might do the trick! You can learn about it in this post.
5 Reasons To Say Yes To Your Book
Struggling to write? In this post, we give you 5 reasons to say yes to your book.
Why Chapters & Their Lengths Matter
In this post, we explore why chapters and their lengths matter when you write.
5 Netflix Shows That Will Make You A Better Writer
Writers, why don’t you watch these Netflix shows? We’re sharing 5 Netflix shows that will make you a better writer.
6 Of The Oldest First-Time Authors (Infographic)
Who are the world’s oldest first-time authors? In this post, we share an infographic of 6 of The World’s Oldest First-Time Authors.
What Is The Fourth Person Viewpoint?
What is the fourth person viewpoint? In this post, we look at the pros and cons of writing in the fourth person viewpoint.
Hilary Mantel’s Guide To Writing Historical Fiction
Learn historical fiction writing with Hilary Mantel’s guide. Explore 26 details that made her historical fiction so powerful and engaging.
Why Writing Is Like Swimming In The Sea
Swimming in the sea and writing books have similar journeys. Find out why writing is like swimming in the sea.
The Art Of Introducing A Character
How do you introduce a character in your story? In this post, we look at the art of introducing a character in fiction.
Novels & Screenplays: What’s The Difference?
In this post, we look at the differences between novels and screenplays. We look at collaboration, costs, and choices, and we answer your question: Should
Janet Burroway’s 4 Aspects Of Narrative Time
What is Narrative Time? In this post, we look at how time works in a story through Janet Burroway’s 4 aspects of narrative time.
Traditional Publishing – Part Two
Last week we began our discussion about traditional publishing. This week, Mia Botha continues her interviews with Pan Macmillan South Africa, who answer our questions.
30 Excuses Not To Write Your NaNoWriMo Novel
In this post, our blogger takes a comic look at NaNoWriMo and includes 30 excuses not to write your NaNoWriMo novel.
Forewords, Prefaces, Prologues, & Introductions – What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between forewords, prefaces, prologues, and introductions? We explain what they are, when to use them, and tips for writing them. We also
Traditional Publishing – Part One
In this post, we begin our video series on traditional publishing. Mia Botha interviews Terry Morris, MD of Pan Macmillan South Africa, who will answer
Horror Masters: 3 Spooky Tips To Write Like Lovecraft, Poe, & King
If you’re writing a scary story, there are no better writers to imitate than the masters of the horror genre. In this post, we’ve included
Self-Publishing – Part Four
In this post, we end our video series on self-publishing as an option for authors. This is part four, with the fourth video on self-publishing.
Billy Collins’s 6 Pleasures Of Poetry
Do you want to capture your reader’s attention? In this post, we explain how Billy Collins’s 6 pleasures of poetry will help you become a
50 Verbs That Will Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
People tell us to use strong, descriptive verbs, but what does this mean? In this post, we look at 50 verbs that will strengthen your
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