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.
Creative Writing
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.
Chronicles Of An African Mallu
Find out more about Manjusha Sunil’s new book, Chronicles of an African Mallu.
8 Things To Do With A Rejected Manuscript
Here are 8 things to do with a rejected manuscript, and how to see every rejection letter you will ever get as a good thing.
How To Choose Your Genre
In this post, we think about genre and its importance to authors, and we give you tips on how to choose your genre.
Writers Talk 6 | Fantasy Sub-Genres
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our sixth podcast, we talk about fantasy sub-genres.
How To Use Setting As A Source Of Conflict
Have you thought of using a location to increase the tension in your story? In this post, we look at how to use setting as
7 Lessons In Better Writing From The Beatles
Looking for some writing advice and inspiration? In this post, we include 7 lessons in better writing from The Beatles.
7 Scenes You Won’t Find In Good Fiction Writing
Are you wondering which scenes to include in a book? In this post, we reveal 7 scenes you won’t find in good fiction writing.
A Sneak Peek At The Dialogue Workbook
In this post we take a sneak peek at The Dialogue Workbook that was recently added to our workbook selection.
What Is An Analogy & How Do I Write One?
In this post, we ask and answer the questions: ‘What is an analogy?’ and ‘How do I write one?’ We also give examples of analogies.
Writers Talk 5 | Short Stories
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our fifth podcast, we talk about short stories with Mia Botha.
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