How Much Profanity Do You Need In Your Novel?
In this post we answer the question, ‘How much profanity do you need in your novel?’ and give you tips for including it.
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Our Top 5 Short Story Posts & A Short Story Course Offer
We’re sharing our top five short story posts of all time with a short story course offer.
How Much Sex Do You Need In A Sex Scene?
Are you writing a love scene? In this post, we look at levels of intimacy and ask: How much sex do you need in a
The Notorious ‘You’ – An In-Depth Look At Second Person Point Of View
Let’s look at the notorious ‘you’. We hope this in-depth look at second person viewpoint (point of view), and its uses in fiction, helps you
The Unintended Consequences Of A Lack Of Setting
Is your reader sure where the story is taking place? What are the unintended consequences of a lack of setting in a book?
How Much Blood Do You Need In A Crime Novel?
Are you writing crime? In this post, we look at levels of violence and ask: How much blood do you need in a crime novel?
Songwriting For Beginners – Part 2
This post is part of a Writers Write series on songwriting. In the second post on songwriting for beginners we cover lyric writing techniques.
What Is Imagination & Why Is It Important For Fiction Writing?
In this post, we ask ‘What is imagination?’, look at the difference between imagination and creativity, and discuss why imagination is important for fiction writing.
Why Memoirists Are Their Own Worst Enemies
Are you struggling to start – or finish writing your memoir? In this post, we look at the reasons memoirists are their own worst enemies.
Songwriting For Beginners – Part 1
This post is part of a Writers Write series on songwriting. In the first post on songwriting for beginners we cover basic songwriting theory.
Yes, You Do Need Scenes And Sequels In Memoirs
If you’re writing a memoir, this is a must-read. In this post, we discuss why you need to include scenes and sequels in memoirs.
204 Words That Describe Colours – A Resource For Writers
This post includes interesting facts about colours and a selection of words writers can use to describe colours.
Billy Wilder’s 10 Tips For Writing Screenplays
We share the Austrian-American screenwriter, Billy Wilder’s 10 tips for writing screenplays.
What Is A Magic System? 7 Ways To Create A Spectacular Magic System For Your Novel
What is a magic system? Do you write fantasy fiction? Use this list of 7 ways to create a spectacular magic system for your novel.
Love Is Never The Goal – Even When You Write Romance
In this post, we discuss why love is never a good story goal – even when you’re writing a romance.
Why Every Writer Needs To Read These Reference Books
Sponsored Post It doesn’t matter if you are beginning your writing career or if you have several published books under your belt, you need to
101 Science Fiction Tropes For Writers
Writers can use this list of 101 science fiction tropes to add some Zap! to their writing.
75 Words To Describe Smells (A Writer’s Resource)
Writers know engaging the senses brings stories to life. We explore 75 words that describe smells, and how to use them effectively in your writing.
6 Ways Bridge Can Make You A Better Writer
What does bridge have to do with writing? Our blogger tells you why bridge can make you a better writer.
What J. K. Rowling & Other Bestselling Authors Know About Setting
Find out what J.K. Rowling and other bestselling authors know about setting. Setting is a non-negotiable part of the writing process. It is not just
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