
The 5 Best Book To Film Adaptations
Have you enjoyed books that have been adapted for film? In this post, we look at the 5 best book to film adaptations.

5 Fears That Keep You From Finishing Your Novel
In this blog post, we look at some of the more common fears that often keep writers from finishing their novels. These are the 5

5 Ways To Look At Viewpoint (Slightly Differently)
This post details five crucial aspects of viewpoint often overlooked by writers. We look at viewpoint as a whole rather than its individual parts, and

What Digital Dialogue Can Do For Storytelling
In this post we explore digital dialogue and find out what we can do with digital dialogue in our storytelling.

5 How-To-Write Books That Have Impacted My Writing
This post contains a collection of how-to-write books for writers to explore. They are 5 how-to-write books that will impact your writing.

What’s A Beach Read & How Do I Write One?
Summer, sun, and the beach wouldn’t be perfect without a book to enjoy. For writers, beach reads mean big money. But how do you write

Kill Your Darlings!
‘Kill your darlings’ is a phrase that all creative writing teachers love to use. Do you know what it means? And what it doesn’t mean?

A Case Study For Deep Theme In Pride And Prejudice
How many themes are there in Pride And Prejudice? In this post, we look at a case study for deep theme in Pride And Prejudice.

How Travel Can Boost Your Creativity
Travelling is great fun, and fun helps us be more creative. Travel makes things new. This article will show you how travelling can boost your

‘Steal Like An Artist’ – Writing Advice From Austin Kleon
Discover Austin Kleon’s best writing advice and learn why Steal Like An Artist became a creative manifesto for writers and artists.

What Is a Character Trait? 350 Essential Character Traits for Writers
What is a character trait? Delve into 350 character traits to help you choose the right positive and negative traits for building well-rounded characters in

How To Outline A Short Story – For Beginners
In this post, we share a template that will show you how to outline a short story, especially if you are a beginner.

How To Show & Not Tell In Short Stories
Master the ‘show, don’t tell‘ technique in short stories. Learn how to create immersive storytelling that draws readers in from the very first line.

What Is A Sub-Plot In Fiction? 6 Sub-Plots Every Writer Should Know
What is a sub-plot? Learn how sub-plots strengthen a novel. Explore six types of sub-plots writers can use to add depth, conflict, and emotion to

A Complete Guide To Writing Prompts & Daily Writing Practice
What is a writing prompt, and why should you practise writing every day? Discover how writing prompts can strengthen your writing practice, boost creativity, and

7 Gripping Dystopian Plot Ideas For Writers
Looking for gripping dystopian story ideas? Here are 7 dystopian plot ideas to inspire your next dark and unforgettable story.

How To Write Great Dialogue In Fiction
What is dialogue in writing? We explain how to write great dialogue. Every writer needs to master the art of writing dialogue to create believable

What Is An Unreliable Narrator? 9 Types Every Writer Should Know
What is an unreliable narrator? We explore the 9 types of unreliable narrator, why they work so well in fiction, and memorable examples every writer

How Writers Use The 4 Main Characters As Literary Devices
Who are the four main characters in fiction? We explore how these character roles function as literary devices—and how you can use them to strengthen

Mastering Point Of View In Writing
Viewpoint, or point of view, is the lens through which a story is told. In this post, we explain what point of view is, how