
The 4 Different Types of Series You Could Write
Are you thinking of writing a series instead of a stand-alone book? In this post we look at the 4 different types of series you

7 Ways To Write About The Weather
Writing about the weather is boring? No way! It decides so much of our lives. It should be part of your writing, too. This article

44 Idioms About Food
In this post, we share an infographic that includes 44 idioms about food.

The Last Days Of NaNoWriMo
While the last days of NaNoWriMo are not exactly like the last days of Pompeii, there can, if you’re not prepared, be distinct similarities.

5 Ways Plotting & Character Development Is Like Playing Chess
In this post we look at 5 ways plotting and character development is a lot like playing chess.

7 Steps To Celebrate ‘The End’Â
In this post, we’re looking at what to do to celebrate writing the end of your story. Here are 7 steps to celebrate ‘The End’.

Who Created The Best Characters – Jane Austen Or Charles Dickens?
In this post we look at writers, Jane Austen and Charles Dickens, to find out who created the best characters.

Here Be Dragons – 7 Tips For Writing Dragons In Fiction
Dragons have fascinated readers for centuries. Discover how to use dragons to add wonder, danger, and adventure to your fantasy fiction.

5 Tools To Use When Writing A Historical Novel
In this post, we look at 5 tools to use when writing a historical novel.

Your 5 Post Guide To NaNoWriMo
Are you ready to write for a month? If you want to try National Novel Writing Month, read our 5 post guide to NaNoWriMo.

Worldbuilding: The Ultimate Setting Checklist For Writers
Where your story is set is important. Use this ultimate worldbuilding and setting checklist to create richer, more believable fictional worlds for any genre.

Show Don’t Tell: 5 Simple Techniques Every Writer Should Know
Learn how to master the ‘Show Don’t Tell’ technique with five simple writing strategies. This post includes clear examples to help writers create more engaging

7 Benefits Of Keeping A Diary – For Writers
Creative writing teachers say writers should keep a diary. So, why don’t we? Maybe because we don’t see the point? Or because we don’t know

5 Secret Tricks To Strengthen Your Writing
Use this post to learn five secret tricks to strengthen your writing. We share practical before-and-after examples to show how small changes can make your

20 Fun Ways To Find Plot Ideas For Your Story
Struggling to come up with a story idea? Discover 20 fun and creative ways to find plot ideas worth turning into your next novel.

All About Pacing: 4 Key Questions Every Writer Should Ask
Learn how to control pacing in your writing with these four essential questions. Discover the structural techniques writers use to shape the rhythm and flow

Past Tense Or Present Tense: Which Works Best For Your Story?
We compare past tense and present tense in fiction, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each and asking the question: which works best for your

What Is Genre? A Guide To The 17 Most Popular Fiction Genres
What is genre in fiction? In this guide, we explore the 17 most popular fiction genres to help you understand genre conventions.

How To Write A Spy Novel
Want to learn how to write a spy novel? We explain how to write a spy novel, create believable spies, and build tension with plots

How Writers Use The Protagonist As A Literary Device
What is a protagonist in fiction? Learn how to use the protagonist as a powerful literary device to shape and strengthen your novel.