39 Literary Devices Every Writer Should Know
In this infographic, you will find a great resource – 39 literary devices every writer should know.
Creative Writing
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?
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
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?
2 Examples Of Characterisation Using Other Characters’ Viewpoints
We don’t only see people the way they are, but the way we are. We write about 2 Examples Of Characterisation Using Other Characters’ Viewpoints.
20 Things A Crime And A Novel Have In Common
This post is about 20 things a crime and a novel have in common. Solving a crime is similar to writing a novel. There is
Don’t Abandon Your Broken Book – 5 Life Savers For Desperate Authors
In this post, we talk about why you should not abandon your broken book and offer 5 life savers for desperate authors.
4 Ways To Make Your Readers Stop And Stare
Do some sentences stop you in your tracks? We’ve put together a post that includes 4 ways to help you make your readers stop and
Tips To Round Out Your Characters
This post will give you tips to round out your characters in the books you write.
5 Essential Criteria For Creating Successful Story Goals
How do you know if your story goal is good enough to support your entire novel? We detail the 5 criteria writers need for creating
The Truth About Memoirs – 4 Primal Connections And Their Universal Appeal In Memoirs
This post is the fifth in our series, The Truth About Memoirs. We talk about 4 primal connections and their universal appeal in memoirs.
What To Do When All Your Characters Sound The Same
One of my pet peeves when I read a book is that I don’t always know who is speaking. This post tells you what to
3 Ways To Introduce Your Characters In The First Few Lines
This post is about how writers should introduce their characters in the first few lines. It includes 3 ways to help you introduce your characters as
The Truth About Memoirs – 7 Simple Ways To Find Those Lost Moments
This post is the fourth in our series, The Truth About Memoirs, and in it we suggest 7 simple ways to find those lost moments.
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