
Clothes Maketh The Character
Clothes maketh the man, therefore clothes maketh the character. Let’s explore clothing in books -with examples – in more detail.

How To Write A Bully Character: 9 Tips For Writers
In this post, we define bullies, explore their character traits, share examples of fictional bullies, and offer practical advice on how to write about bullies.

Writers Talk 8 | My Year Of Writing
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our eighth podcast, we talk about Anthony Ehlers’s year of writing.

How To Introduce Late Arrivals In A Story
Are there some characters who show up in the middle of your book? This post is about how to introduce late arrivals in a story.

The 4 Pillars Of Science Fiction
Are you writing science fiction? Are you wondering how to do it well? In this post, we discuss the four pillars of science fiction.

6 Tips & Tricks For Writing Scene Transitions
In this post, we look at six tips and tricks for writing scene transitions, with examples, in your stories.

What Is Empathy? 40 Ways To Write About Empathy
What is empathy? Great characters either lack empathy or have loads of it. We have included things for you to consider when you write about

Don’t Commit These 9 Fiction-Writing Crimes
Have you ever encountered a story that was too clumsy, slow, or flat to finish reading? It is probably filled with fiction-writing crimes you should

Writers Talk 7 | Dialogue
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our seventh podcast, we talk about dialogue.

6 Quick Fixes For Adding Setting To Your Story
What do you do when you’ve finished your first draft and realise that you haven’t paid enough attention to setting? Here are 6 quick fixes

Light Novels, Paperbacks And Why We Need To Publish More Of Them
Our blogger looks at mass market fiction and explains why we need to publish more light novels and paperbacks.

7 Ways To Outline Your Memoir (& Why You Should Definitely Do It)
Are you writing a memoir? In this post, we give you seven ways to outline your memoir and tell you why you should do it.

5 Ways To Write A Modern Romance With A Classic Twist
If you are writing romance, you will love this post. We’ve included 5 ways to write a modern romance with a classic twist.

The Greatest Fictional World Builders: Robin Hobb
Our third fictional world builder is Robin Hobb. This is the third post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach

What Is Creativity? 5 Steps To Creativity In Writing
Creativity is essential for writers. We define creativity, look at the importance of creativity in writing, and give you 5 steps to become more creative.

How To Write Your Novel From The Middle Like James Scott Bell
If you want to try an unusual way of writing a book, why not write your novel from the middle like James Scott Bell.

There’s A New Fiction Genre In Town: Isekai
Are you looking for something different in a genre? Read more about a new genre that’s making an impact around the world. It’s called Isekai.

Self-Care For Writers
Self-care is a buzzword these days. When it comes to self-care for writers, the concept can be especially crucial.

5 Ways To Choose A Pseudonym
If you want to create a pseudonym, read this post. We give you 5Â ways to choose a pseudonym that suits both you and your work.

The Greatest Fictional World Builders: J.R.R. Tolkien
This is the second post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach you to write fantasy. Our second fictional world