
The 4 Pillars Of A Memoir
Discover the 4 pillars of a memoir and learn how they can help you shape a stronger, more engaging story from your life experiences.

Writing A Memoir? Narrow Your Focus
Writing a memoir? Learn why narrowing your focus and sticking to your theme can help you tell a more focused memoir.

The 2 Types Of Science Fiction & How To Write Them
Discover the 2 types of science fiction and learn how to write each one, from mainstream sci-fi to niche, high-concept stories.

How To Write A Query Letter In 12 Easy Steps (With Examples)
Learn how to write a query letter that gets attention. Follow 12 easy steps to pitch your book clearly, professionally, and confidently, with three examples.

5 Essential Exercises For Creating Characters
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes five essential exercises for creating characters.

How To Show Character Change Without Telling (With Examples)
Learn how to show character change without telling. Use actions, behaviour, and external changes to reveal your character’s emotional growth.

7 Reasons Introverts Make Great Writers
Discover 7 reasons introverts make great writers, from their rich inner worlds and careful observation to their ability to focus and reflect.

7 Ways To Create A Spectacular Magic System For Your Novel
What is a magic system? Learn 7 ways to create a spectacular magic system for your fantasy novel and make your world more believable.

What Is Anger? 37 Ways To Write About Anger
Learn how to write believable anger. Discover 37 practical ways to show this powerful emotion in fiction.

What Is A Synopsis? How To Write A One-Page Synopsis (With Examples)
What is a synopsis? Learn how to write a one-page synopsis for your novel with our easy template, step-by-step guide, and three examples.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Crime Fiction
In this post, we explore how to write crime – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing crime fiction.

Harlan Coben On Writing Suspense
We’re writing about the bestselling thriller author, Harlan Coben. In this post, we feature Harlan Coben on writing suspense.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Dialogue
In this post, we explore what dialogue should do and how to write it – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing

The 5 Most Common Themes In Literature
Ever wondered why some themes come up again and again? In this post, we’ll look at 5 of the most common themes in literature and

The Moment Of Change In Fiction
In this blog, we explore how a clear moment of change can strengthen a character’s arc and give your plot a distinct turning point. The

Writing Is An Act Of Courage
Is writing an act of courage? How do you face this challenge and deal with the fear of writing? We answer these questions and share

What Is Deus Ex Machina in Storytelling?
What is a deus ex machina? Should we use a deus ex machina in storytelling? We look at levels of deus ex machina and give

What Is True Crime & How Do I Write It?
What is true crime? We explore and define the true crime genre. We give you examples of some of the best true crime books. And

How To Write A Paranormal Story
What is a paranormal story? We define a paranormal story – with examples – and we give tips on how to write a paranormal story.

How Your Writing Tool Shapes Your Text
Choose the right tool for the job – that phrase goes for writers too. This blog tells you how your writing tool shapes your text.