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
Creative Writing
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.
How To Write An Elevator Pitch For Your Book
The trickiest question for any author is, ‘So, what’s your book about?’ In this post, we look at how to write an elevator pitch for
12 Common Character Archetypes & How Writers Can Use Them
What are common character archetypes? Use this post to explore the 12 common character archetypes and how writers can use them in their stories.
50 Best-Selling Writers Who Were Repeatedly Rejected
Even famous best-selling authors have stories of rejection to share. In this post, we write about 50 best-selling authors who were repeatedly rejected.
How Reading These 8 Genres Could Improve Your Writing
Have you ever wondered how reading different genres could improve different aspects of your writing? We found this interesting infographic on How Reading These 8
Body Language – Eyes
In this post we look at body language relating to eyes. Body Language – Eyes Looking Sideways People who look to the sides a lot
The 6-Paragraph Synopsis Method
Most writers dread writing query letters and synopses. We hope this infographic on the 6-paragrah synopsis method makes it easier for you.
The Hero Of The Story – Understanding Antagonists
Many beginner writers struggle with plotting. This is often because these writers don’t have an antagonist for the hero of the story to fight. Each
Words That Ruin Pacing
Use this post on words that ruin pacing to help you avoid them when you write.
6 Ways To Describe A Character In First Person
In this post, we share 6 ways for you to describe a character in first person.
Agatha Christie: Secrets Behind The Bestselling Author Of All Time
Go inside the mind of Agatha Christie, the bestselling novelist of all time. Analyse her writing techniques, uncover what made her stories so successful, and
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