
Write Your Synopsis Without Losing The Essence Of Your Story
How does one write about a novel’s synopsis without breaking into a sweat? In this post, we look at how you can write your synopsis

5 Reasons To Abandon Your Novel
In this post, we examine the top 5 reasons writers abandon or discard a novel before it gets to publication.

What Procrastination Can Do For You
Procrastination has a bad reputation. Writers should snap out of it. But wait! There are benefits worth knowing. In this article, we’ll show you how

39 Literary Devices Every Writer Should Know
In this infographic, you will find a great resource – 39 literary devices every writer should know.

6 Mistakes Screenwriters Make
We share 6 of the most common mistakes screenwriters make (and how to avoid them). The insights will keep you on track when writing your

What Is Grief? 37 Ways To Write About Grief
What is grief? In this post, we have included 37 things for you to consider when you write about grief.

Why Do We Love Mr Darcy So?
Mr Darcy is the perfect romantic hero, but why do we love Mr Darcy so?

What Is A Pastiche & Why Should I Write One?
What is a pastiche and why should I write one? In this post, we ask and answer the question.

12 Point Checklist For Your Story Goal
Follow the useful 12 point checklist in this post to make sure you have a powerful story goal and a compelling plot.

The 4 Pillars Of Magic Realism
Have you ever wondered what magic realism is? In this post, we look at how the four pillars of magic realism can improve your storytelling

How To Write Epic Beginnings
We know that readers don’t carry on reading if you write a poor beginning. Read this post to find out how to write epic beginnings.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Crime Fiction
In this post, we explore how to write crime – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing crime fiction.

Harlan Coben On Writing Suspense
We’re writing about the bestselling thriller author, Harlan Coben. In this post, we feature Harlan Coben on writing suspense.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Dialogue
In this post, we explore what dialogue should do and how to write it – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing

The 5 Most Common Themes In Literature
Ever wondered why some themes come up again and again? In this post, we’ll look at 5 of the most common themes in literature and

The Moment Of Change In Fiction
In this blog, we explore how a clear moment of change can strengthen a character’s arc and give your plot a distinct turning point. The

Writing Is An Act Of Courage
Is writing an act of courage? How do you face this challenge and deal with the fear of writing? We answer these questions and share

What Is Deus Ex Machina in Storytelling?
What is a deus ex machina? Should we use a deus ex machina in storytelling? We look at levels of deus ex machina and give

What Is True Crime & How Do I Write It?
What is true crime? We explore and define the true crime genre. We give you examples of some of the best true crime books. And

How To Write A Paranormal Story
What is a paranormal story? We define a paranormal story – with examples – and we give tips on how to write a paranormal story.