
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.

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

How To Write Positive And Negative Character Arcs
In this post, we explain how to write positive and negative character arcs – with examples.

7 Tips For Finding Your Memoir Mojo
Are you wondering if you’ll ever finish writing your memoir? If you want some help, read this post on 7 tips for finding your memoir

5 Great Ways To Ruin The Ending Of Your Novel
Are you nearly finished writing your story? In this post, we look at five ways to ruin the ending of your novel, which you should

The Greatest Fictional World Builders: Frank Herbert
This is the sixth post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach you to write. Our sixth fictional world builder

The Romantic Heroine
In this post, we look at the lead character of a category romance, the romantic heroine, and give you tips for writing about her.

3 Essential Exercises For Writing In A Genre
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes three essential exercises for writing in a genre.

Finding A Role For Fictional Fathers
We’ve been thinking about fathers, particularly fathers in fiction. We look at finding a role for fictional fathers in the stories we write.

3 Things A Writer’s Journal Isn’t
Have you started a journal? Have you stopped? In this post, we look at 3 things a writer’s journal isn’t.

How Important Is Setting In Your Novel?
A well-written setting literally sets your story in place and time. In this post, we answer the question: How important is setting in your novel?

3 Essential Exercises For Writing Endings
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes 3 essential exercises for writing endings.