
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.

Scaring Your Readers 101: 8 Tips For Writing A Great Horror Story
Our blogger writes about scaring your readers and shares eight tips for writing a great horror story.

106 Words To Describe Sounds (A Writer’s Resource)
Great writing engages the senses—especially sound. Use this comprehensive list of words that describe sounds to bring your writing to life.

The Least You Should Know About Your Protagonist And Antagonist
We write about the least you should know about your protagonist and antagonist in the stories you create. If you know who your protagonist and

15 Really Useful Blog Writing Guidelines
There are millions of blogs out there and it’s difficult to keep a reader’s attention. Use these 15 really useful blog writing guidelines to write

Mistakes Writers Make With Conflict In Memoirs
How do you include conflict in memoirs? Do you have enough? We discuss the mistakes writers make with conflict in memoirs.

Why The Marvel Universe Is Plotted Like A Book
Find out why the Marvel Universe is plotted like a book.

Why Credible Characters Are Essential For A Convincing Screenplay
We write about why credible characters are essential for a convincing screenplay.

The 4 Best Places To Put Plot Twists In Your Screenplay
We write about the 4 best places to put plot twists in your screenplay.

3 Truly Odd Protagonists & Why We Really Really Like Them
This post is about three truly odd protagonists, why they became so popular, and what we can learn from them. Here are 3 truly odd protagonists

9 Ways To Bring The Funny In Your Fiction
We all like the idea of making people laugh with our stories. Our guest blogger shares 9 ways to bring the funny in your fiction.