
Why You Shouldn’t Only Write What You Know
Everybody says ‘Write what you know’, but what does that mean? Read our post on why you shouldn’t only write what you know.

How To Write The Outsider In Fiction
In this post, we explore the archetype of the outsider in fiction and look at examples of them in short stories and novels.

Alice Adams’s Pattern For Writing A Short Story
In this post we share Alice Adams’ Pattern For Writing A Short Story. She used The ABDCE Pattern for Writing a Short Story.

How To Turn Your Short Story Into A Novella
Many writers have a short story they’ve always wanted to expand and lengthen into a novella. In this post, we look at how you can turn

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Fantasy
Are you put off writing fantasy by intricate worldbuilding? In this post, we’ve included a quick start guide to writing fantasy.

How To Critique With Kindness – A Writer’s Guide
Have you been asked to critique a piece of writing? In this post, we’ve included an essential writer’s guide on how to critique with kindness.

9 Reasons Holidays Are Great For Writers
In this post, we look at how breaks can help with creativity. We’ve included 9 reasons holidays are great for writers.

101 Words To Describe Weather
Writers know that using the weather in their descriptions is a great way to make stories more relatable. Use this comprehensive list of words that

7 Questions For Writers On Rejection
Every writer has to deal with rejection at some point. In this post, we have 7 questions for writers on rejection.

5 Ways To Find Your Way Back To Creativity & Writing
In this post, we offer you a way to beat burnout and 5 ways to find your way back to creativity and writing.

How To Make Your First Chapter Impossible To Put Down
Learn how to make your first chapter impossible to put down with techniques to hook readers from page one and keep them turning the pages.

Plotting vs Pantsing: Pros, Cons, & How To Choose Your Writing Method
Compare plotting vs pantsing in writing. Learn the pros and cons of each method and find your ideal approach.

12 Setting Secrets Every Storyteller Needs To Know
What is setting in storytelling? Discover 12 essential elements every writer should understand to create vivid, immersive story worlds.

Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall – One Story, Three Interpretations
Let’s look at how one story can have three interpretations: Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall.

5 Famous Writers On Writing A Villain
Explore 5 famous authors’ insights on writing compelling villains, plus lessons from their most iconic stories to use in your own fiction.

How To Use AI Without Compromising Your Integrity As A Writer
We explore how to use AI and not compromise your integrity as a writer. Can you work with AI without sacrificing your values?

How To Write What You Love
In this post, we tell you how to write what you love – not what other people think you should write.

Trashy Novels, Treasure Troves: What Writers Can Steal
Trashy novels aren’t really trash – they’re lessons in disguise. We explore what writers can learn from so-called ‘trashy’ fiction.

17 Ways To Think Like A Writer Every Day
Want to become a better author? Discover 17 practical ways to think like a writer every day and strengthen your writing skills.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing First & Last Lines
Learn how to write powerful first and last lines with this quick-start guide, complete with clear examples to inspire your writing.