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.
Creative Writing
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.
5 Things Writers Can Learn From People Watching
Have fun with people watching! In this post, we share 5 things writers can learn from people watching.
Gender Benders – A New Way To Look At Characters
Are you tired of writing the same old characters? In this post, we discuss gender benders – a new way to look at characters.
How Much Story Do You Need In Your Short Story?
Is your word count too high or too low? In this post, we ask and answer the question, How Much Story Do You Need In
Mashing Up Wild Plot Ideas
Have you tried to create a hybrid plot? In this post, we talk about making things different in your writing by mashing up wild plot
Doodle The Door Open: 3 Tips To Stay Creative
Are you looking for ways to maintain your creativity? In this post, our guest blogger shares three tips to stay creative with doodling.
Finding A New Lens For Old Plots
Play with ideas. In this post, we talk about reworking your story ideas and finding a new lens for old plots.
Naming Characters – 33 Fabulous Resources To Use
Naming characters in your stories is as important as naming your children. We have put together this list of 33 resources to use when naming
Test Your Plot – Finding A Fresh Angle Is Easier Than You Think
In this post, we talk about finding a way to test your plot and find a fresh angle. We include techniques for developing a fresh,
The Pros (& Cons) Of Outlining
In this post, our guest blogger writes about the pros and cons of outlining.
5 Ways To Create A Space for A Story To Grow
Stories sometimes hide from us and they need to be coaxed from the imagination to the page. Here are 5 ways to create a space
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