A Quick Start Guide To Creating Characters
Creating characters properly takes time. In this post, we’ve created a quick start guide for creating characters to help you when you’re writing.
Creative Writing
On Ghosts & How To Write About Them
Do you like a good ghost story? In this post, we explore the phenomenon of ghosts and how to write about them.
The Power Of Dialogue In Love Stories
In this essay, we examine the role and power of dialogue in love stories and romantic fiction. The post includes ‘Listen in’ examples to illustrate
How To Use Viewpoint As A Source Of Conflict
In this post we continue our discussion about conflict in fiction. We discuss how to use viewpoint as a source of conflict.
How To Use Tabletop Games In Fiction Writing
Are you looking to add an interesting plot device to your story? In this post, we look at how to use tabletop games in fiction
How To Use Genre As A Source Of Conflict
In this post we continue our discussion about conflict in fiction. We discuss how to use genre as a source of conflict.
How To Use Sub-Plots As A Source Of Conflict
Are you looking for more conflict ideas in your fiction writing? In this post, we look at how to use sub-plots as a source of
Why Writers Should Create A Setting Like A Character (& How To Do It)
Do you want to create memorable settings? In this post we look at why writers should create a setting like a character and how to
How To Use Conversation As A Source Of Conflict In Fiction
Conflict is essential in fiction writing. In this post, we look at how you can use conversation as a source of conflict in your books.
4 Writing Lessons Every Writer Can Learn From Star Wars
What can writers learn from Star Wars? From unforgettable characters to epic storytelling, these lessons from Star Wars will help you create stories readers can’t
Writers Talk 3 | Star Wars
Welcome to the latest instalment in our new podcast series, Writers Talk. In our third podcast, we talk about everything Star Wars.
10 Tips For Retelling A Classic Tale
Are you looking for a new way to tell an old story? In this post, we share 10 tips for retelling a classic tale.
When To Ignore The Writing Rules
We are better writers when we spend time learning how to write properly. Rules are essential. But, in this post, we look at when to
5 Quick Tips For Over Writers
Are you guilty of over writing? In this post, we ask ‘Should you cut it or keep it?’ with these 5 quick tips for over
Characterisation Exercise: Then & Now
Has your character changed? In this post, we share a really useful characterisation exercise – then & now – for writers.
Writers Talk 2 | Writing A Book In A Year
Welcome to our new podcast series, Writers Talk. In our second podcast, we talk about writing a book in a year.
The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2020
In this post, we share the top 42 writing posts of 2020.
4 Things To Remember When Receiving Feedback On Your Writing
If you’ve had an appraisal on your writing, read this post. We discuss 4 things to remember when receiving feedback on your writing.
101 Horror Tropes For Writers
Writers of horror fiction can use this list of 101 horror tropes to add some frightening moments to their books.
5 Tips For Marketing Your Book In Multiple Languages
If you want to sell translations of your book across the world, read this post. We look at five tips for marketing your book in
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