
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

What Is Author Intrusion?
If you’ve ever wondered what author intrusion is, read this post. We define author intrusion and tell you how to avoid it in your stories.

What Is Love? 43 Ways To Write About Love
What is love? In this post, we have included 43 things for you to consider when you write about love.

5 Must-Try Time-Management Methods For Writers
This quick read offers you 5 must-try time-management methods for writers. They will help you manage your writing time all year round.

The 3 Best Tips For Writing Dialogue
Dialogue is often difficult for writers. Use our 3 best tips for writing dialogue to help you write great stories.

10 Ways To Kick-Start Your Horror Story
The holidays, including Halloween, give writers a wonderful opportunity to harvest material for stories. We’ve included 10 tips and 10 ways to kick-start your horror

Why Writers Should Know About Monsters Before They Write a Word
In this post, we discuss why writers should know about monsters before they write a word about them.

How A Flashbulb Memory Can Help You Define Your Memoir
If you’re writing a memoir, you will have moments that stand out in your mind. In this post, we discuss how a flashbulb memory can

Do Your Characters Have SMART Story Goals?
In this post, we ask: Do your characters have SMART story goals? SMART goals give them a sense of direction, which helps you to plot.

7 Reasons Why I Loved The Writers Write Course
Is our creative writing course, Writers Write – how to write a book, the best writing course in the world? Read what author, Marie Unanue

Character Arcs Or Character Development? What’s The Difference?
In this post, we look into character arcs and character development. We figure out what they are and if there is any difference between the