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
Creative Writing
The Greatest Fictional World Builders: Akira Toriyama
This is the seventh post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach you to write. Our seventh fictional world builder
How To Write An Author Bio
Are you struggling to tell the world about you as a writer? In this post, we tell you how to write an author bio.
5 Myths To Break When Writing A Good Character
We look at 5 myths to break when writing a good character. We use Leonard from The Big Bang Theory as an example of an
What Is A Satire & How Do I Write One?
In this post, we look at satires. We ask and answer the questions: What is a satire and how do I write one?
Why Writers Write
Why do you write? In this post, we look at why writers write and include excellent examples for each point.
7 Types Of Narcissists To Use In Your Next Story
In the post, we offer 7 types of narcissists to use in your next story, whether it’s a short story, screenplay or novel, with exercises
How To Be Successful In The Publishing World
Writers need publishers and publishers need writers. In this post, we look at how to be successful in the publishing world.
What Can Actors Teach Writers About Character?
A good actor reveals a living character – can a writer do the same? In this post we ask: What can actors teach writers about
The 5 Pillars Of Action-Adventure
Are you writing an action-adventure story? In this post, we look at how including the five pillars of action-adventure can improve the story you’re writing.
Let’s Talk Dialogue – Part 3 – 6 Ways Emphasis Can Change Meaning In Dialogue
In this post from our Let’s Talk Dialogue series, we discuss 6Â ways emphasis can change meaning in dialogue.
How To Avoid ‘Telling’ Words
We’ve put together a post on how you can avoid ‘telling’ words when you write.
Let’s Talk Dialogue – Part 2 – Do You Say It Out Loud Or Keep It To Yourself?
In this post from our Let’s Talk Dialogue series, we discuss how to know if you say it out loud or keep it to yourself.
How Being Specific Helps You Show And Not Tell
Use this post to help you understand how being specific helps you show and not tell when you write.
Let’s Talk Dialogue – Part 1 – How To Shape And Structure Spoken Words
In this post from our Let’s Talk Dialogue series, we discuss how to shape and structure spoken words.
How Choosing A Viewpoint Character Helps You Show And Not Tell
In this post we discuss how choosing a viewpoint character helps you show and not tell in your stories.
The Top 42 Writing Posts of 2014
These were the posts you wanted to see on this website in 2014.
What Is Inner Conflict? The 3 Most Effective Types of Inner Conflict
What is inner conflict? In this post, we write about the 3 most effective types of inner conflict to include in your books.
Writing Without Filters
In this post we look at why writing without filters is necessary. In real life, we use filters all the time. Can we use it
5 Creative Ways To Make Your Storytelling More Powerful
This post suggests 5 creative ways to make your storytelling more powerful when you write your books.
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