Fictional Pillars For Writers
We share links to our posts on the most important fictional pillars for writers, which are great resources for anybody who wants to write in a
Creative Writing
The 35 Best Quotes About Creating Characters
Attention fiction writers! In this post, we share the 35 best quotes about creating characters.
8 Common Style Mistakes Every Writer Should Know
Are you struggling with style? In this post, we look at 8 common style mistakes every writer should know.
6 Practical Research Techniques For All Writers
In this post, we explore 6 practical research techniques for all writers, bloggers, students, and journalists.
The Importance Of Paper When You Plan Your Story
Sometimes we need to use paper when we write. This post is about the importance of paper when you plan your story.
10 Plot Devices & How To Use Them In Your Stories
In this post, we explore 10 plot devices and how to use them in your stories.
6 Important Things About Flash Fiction
Flash fiction is difficult to write, but easy to read. In this post, we explore the different types of flash fiction and we look at
Why We Need To Get Back To Writing With Hope
Are you feeling jaded and depressed? In this post, we look at why writers need to get back to writing with hope. We also look
7 Ways For Writers To Avoid Getting Overwhelmed By Research
Let’s look at how writers can make doing research easier for themselves. In this post, we look at 7 ways for writers to avoid getting
What Is Procrastination & How Do Writers Beat It?
In this post we look at delaying tactics used by authors. We ask: What is procrastination and how do writers beat it?
Novels & Screenplays: What’s The Difference?
In this post, we look at the differences between novels and screenplays. We look at collaboration, costs, and choices, and we answer your question: Should
Janet Burroway’s 4 Aspects Of Narrative Time
What is Narrative Time? In this post, we look at how time works in a story through Janet Burroway’s 4 aspects of narrative time.
Traditional Publishing – Part Two
Last week we began our discussion about traditional publishing. This week, Mia Botha continues her interviews with Pan Macmillan South Africa, who answer our questions.
30 Excuses Not To Write Your NaNoWriMo Novel
In this post, our blogger takes a comic look at NaNoWriMo and includes 30 excuses not to write your NaNoWriMo novel.
Forewords, Prefaces, Prologues, & Introductions – What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between forewords, prefaces, prologues, and introductions? We explain what they are, when to use them, and tips for writing them. We also
Traditional Publishing – Part One
In this post, we begin our video series on traditional publishing. Mia Botha interviews Terry Morris, MD of Pan Macmillan South Africa, who will answer
Horror Masters: 3 Spooky Tips To Write Like Lovecraft, Poe, & King
If you’re writing a scary story, there are no better writers to imitate than the masters of the horror genre. In this post, we’ve included
Self-Publishing – Part Four
In this post, we end our video series on self-publishing as an option for authors. This is part four, with the fourth video on self-publishing.
Billy Collins’s 6 Pleasures Of Poetry
Do you want to capture your reader’s attention? In this post, we explain how Billy Collins’s 6 pleasures of poetry will help you become a
50 Verbs That Will Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
People tell us to use strong, descriptive verbs, but what does this mean? In this post, we look at 50 verbs that will strengthen your
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