
How To Pace A Romance Novel
We look at how romance authors learn to pace a romance novel. What keeps a reader glued to the page? What makes a romance story

Does Your Character Fight, Freeze, Or Flee?
In this post, we look at characters who fight, freeze, or flee.

The Art Of Writing Fiction With Fewer Settings
In this post, we look at writing fiction with fewer settings.

9 Must-Have Ingredients In A Romance Novel
What do you absolutely have to have in a romance novel? In this post, we look at the 9 must-have ingredients in a romance novel.

Press Kits For Authors – What Authors And Publishers Need To Do
It is next to impossible to find press photos for authors or to find authentic biographical information from them. In this post, we look at

5 Incredible Story Beginnings & Endings
In this post, we look at 5 incredible story beginnings & endings.

5 Things To Remember To Do When Publishing A Romance Novel
What do you do when you publish a romance story? In this post, we look at 5 things to remember to do when publishing a

How To Play Surrealist Word Games
In this post, we explore surrealist word games and how to play them. We include 5 surrealist word games for groups.

5 Things To Remember Not To Do When Publishing A Romance Novel
What do you not do when you publish a romance story? In this post, we look at 5 things to remember not to do when

Ask The Writing Coach – Pen Names
In this series, we put our own writing coach on the receiving end of your questions. This is the third question for Mia Botha who

The 4 Pillars Of A Memoir
Are you writing a memoir? In this post, we look at how including the 4 pillars of a memoir can improve the story you’re writing.

8 Common Style Mistakes Every Writer Should Know
Are you struggling with style? In this post, we look at 8 common style mistakes every writer should know.

6 Practical Research Techniques For All Writers
In this post, we explore 6 practical research techniques for all writers, bloggers, students, and journalists.

The Importance Of Paper When You Plan Your Story
Sometimes we need to use paper when we write. This post is about the importance of paper when you plan your story.

10 Plot Devices & How To Use Them In Your Stories
In this post, we explore 10 plot devices and how to use them in your stories.

6 Important Things About Flash Fiction
Flash fiction is difficult to write, but easy to read. In this post, we explore the different types of flash fiction and we look at

Why We Need To Get Back To Writing With Hope
Are you feeling jaded and depressed? In this post, we look at why writers need to get back to writing with hope. We also look

7 Ways For Writers To Avoid Getting Overwhelmed By Research
Let’s look at how writers can make doing research easier for themselves. In this post, we look at 7 ways for writers to avoid getting

What Is Procrastination & How Do Writers Beat It?
In this post we look at delaying tactics used by authors. We ask: What is procrastination and how do writers beat it?

Audiobooks: How Authors Respond To Hearing Theirs
In this post we explore the experience authors have hearing their books narrated as audiobooks for the first time.