
Things You‘ll Discover About Publishers (When You’ve Worked With One)
In this post, I look at things you’ll discover about publishers.

How Reading Quotes Makes You A Better Writer
Do you love collecting quotes? In this post we look at how reading quotes makes you a better writer.

How To Write A Believable AI Character
How do you write an AI character readers will care about? Explore the rules and secrets to making artificial intelligence believable.

Plot Or Character – Which Comes First In A Romance Novel?
Are character and plot tightly linked in a romance novel? Plot or character in romance novels – which comes first?

The Writer’s Guide To Courtroom Fiction
Learn how to write courtroom fiction with realistic trials, compelling lawyers, and authentic legal drama that keeps readers hooked.

4 Great Fiction Books That Have Fictional Authors As Their Main Characters
In this post, we explore 4 great fiction books that have fictional authors as main characters.

8 Ways To Jumpstart Your Writing With Artificial Intelligence
As writers, it’s unethical to let Artificial Intelligence write our stories or poems. But maybe that machine can be helpful yet. This article will show

Kishotenketsu: The Secret Of Plotless Story Structure
What is Kishotenketsu and how does this form of storytelling work? What is the The Secret Of Plotless Story Structure?

3 Great Fiction Books That Have Real Authors As Their Main Characters
In this post, we explore 3 great fiction books that have real authors as their main characters.

3 Great Books Set In Book Clubs
In this post, we explore excellent books that are set in book clubs.

Janet Burroway’s 3 Principles Of Effective Narrative Setting
In this post, we look at how a story works in a place through Janet Burroway’s 3 principles of effective narrative setting.

How To Write An Epic First Page
Do you want to write an epic first page for your story? In this post, we tell you how to do it – with five

Epilogues, Afterwords, & Appendices – What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between epilogues, afterwords, and appendices? We explain what they are, when to use them, and tips for writing them. We also include

Can You Write 52 Scenes In 52 Weeks?
Can you write 52 Scenes in 52 Weeks? Our sister website, Deadlines for Writers, has the perfect writing challenge for you.

Writers Talk 1 | Neil Gaiman
Welcome to our new podcast series, Writers Talk. In our first podcast our writers talk about the British author, Neil Gaiman.

Hard Or Soft Worldbuilding: What Every Writer Needs To Know
What’s the difference between hard worldbuilding and soft worldbuilding? We explain both types of worldbuilding, give examples, and help you decide which approach is best

15 Adjectives To Delete To Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
Do you use too many adjectives in your writing? We look at 15 adjectives to delete or replace that will strengthen your writing immediately.

5 Common Traits Of A Successful Memoir
If you’re writing your life story, use this short checklist to find out if you’ve included the 5 common traits of a successful memoir.

Traditional Publishing – Part Three
This week, Mia Botha continues her interviews with staff members at Pan Macmillan South Africa, who answer our questions on traditional publishing.

10 Types Of Sentences You Won’t See In Good Writing
Are you looking for ways to write better sentences? In this post, we look at 10 types of sentences you won’t see in good writing.