
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.

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

The 6 Pillars Of Westerns
Are you writing a Western? In this post, we look at how using the 6 pillars of Westerns can improve your story.

Quid Pro Quo & Co. – 60 Common Latin Terms Everyone Should Know (Infographic)
Do you struggle to understand common Latin terms? In this infographic we look at Quid Pro Quo and 60 common Latin terms everyone should know.

How To Write A Bestselling Book
Have you ever wondered what it takes to write a bestselling book? And how do you write a bestselling book?

The 18 Types of Sentence Connectors + Examples (Infographic)
Struggling to connect your sentences? In this infographic, we look at the 18 types of sentence connectors with examples.

How To Be Authentic As A Writer
How can you be authentic as a writer? In this post, we tell you how to be authentic as a writer – with examples.

How To Use Contrast In Writing
What is contrast in writing? We explore how to use contrast in writing with 7 different types of contrast (with examples) that you can use

What Is Memory? & How To Use Memory In Writing
In this post we look at what memory is and how to use memory in writing.

100 Words Every Adult Should Know
In this infographic, we look at 100 words every adult should know.

What Can Viewpoint Give Your Story?
If you understand and can effectively use viewpoint, your story immediately becomes more compelling. This post explains what viewpoint can give your story.

What Is Impostor Syndrome & How Do Writers Get Over It?
Ever felt like you’re not a ‘real writer’ after all? That’s called impostor syndrome. This post will tell you how writers overcome imposter syndrome.