
How Writing Routines Enhance Your Writing
Is it a good idea to have a writing schedule? In this post, we explore how writing routines enhance your writing.

Curtis Sittenfeld’s 5 Steps For Writing A Short Story
In this post we share American novelist, Curtis Sittenfeld’s five steps for writing a short story.

Should You Self-Publish Without Amazon?
Are considering self-publishing your book? Should you self-publish without Amazon? Find out more about self-publishing this post.

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
Learn Alice Adams’ ABDCE pattern for writing a short story. Discover how this simple five-step structure can help you write short fiction.

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.

How To Deal With A Writer’s Inner Critic
Every writer questions their ability to write. In this post, we give you three easy steps to help you deal with your writer’s inner critic.

What Is Cozy Fiction? & How To Write It
What is cozy fiction? We include the types of cozy fiction – with plenty of examples. We also tell you how to write cozy fiction

What Is Exposition In A Story?
What is exposition? We include a definition, the two types of exposition, how to include exposition, and examples of exposition in fiction.

6 Fascinating Fictional Character Types
Characters are the stars of your story. In this post, we offer you 6 fascinating fictional characters for your books.

The Rule Of Two For Writers
In this post, we look at characters and the rule of two for writers.

7 Spine-Chilling Tips For Writing An Unforgettable Horror Story
What makes a great horror story? We discuss 7 spine-chilling tips for writing an unforgettable horror story. We also include 5 tips to get you

The Best Fantasy Map Hacks
These are the best fantasy map hacks for those writing in the fantasy genre. Use them when you are worldbuilding.

The Death Trap – A Plot Device
What is the death trap plot device? In this post, we define the death trap, include types of death traps, and offer examples of the

What Is A Cozy Fantasy?
What is a cozy fantasy? In this post, we explore the genre. We include the elements of cozy fantasy – with plenty of examples.

Anton Chekhov’s 6 Rules For Writing Fiction
We’re writing about the acclaimed short story writer, Anton Chekhov. In this post, we read about Anton Chekhov’s 6 rules for writing fiction.