
Chronicles Of An African Mallu
Find out more about Manjusha Sunil’s new book, Chronicles of an African Mallu.

8 Things To Do With A Rejected Manuscript
Here are 8 things to do with a rejected manuscript, and how to see every rejection letter you will ever get as a good thing.

How To Choose Your Genre
In this post, we think about genre and its importance to authors, and we give you tips on how to choose your genre.

Writers Talk 6 | Fantasy Sub-Genres
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our sixth podcast, we talk about fantasy sub-genres.

How To Use Setting As A Source Of Conflict
Have you thought of using a location to increase the tension in your story? In this post, we look at how to use setting as

7 Lessons In Better Writing From The Beatles
Looking for some writing advice and inspiration? In this post, we include 7 lessons in better writing from The Beatles.

7 Scenes You Won’t Find In Good Fiction Writing
Are you wondering which scenes to include in a book? In this post, we reveal 7 scenes you won’t find in good fiction writing.

A Sneak Peek At The Dialogue Workbook
In this post we take a sneak peek at The Dialogue Workbook that was recently added to our workbook selection.

What Is An Analogy & How Do I Write One?
In this post, we ask and answer the questions: ‘What is an analogy?’ and ‘How do I write one?’ We also give examples of analogies.

7 Things You Can Do With Dialogue In A Story
Dialogue is a writer’s friend. It helps you in many ways. In this post, we reveal 7 things you can do with dialogue in a

How To Pace A Romance Novel
We look at how romance authors learn to pace a romance novel. What keeps a reader glued to the page? What makes a romance story

Does Your Character Fight, Freeze, Or Flee?
In this post, we look at characters who fight, freeze, or flee.

The Art Of Writing Fiction With Fewer Settings
In this post, we look at writing fiction with fewer settings.

9 Must-Have Ingredients In A Romance Novel
What do you absolutely have to have in a romance novel? In this post, we look at the 9 must-have ingredients in a romance novel.

Press Kits For Authors – What Authors And Publishers Need To Do
It is next to impossible to find press photos for authors or to find authentic biographical information from them. In this post, we look at

5 Incredible Story Beginnings & Endings
In this post, we look at 5 incredible story beginnings & endings.

5 Things To Remember To Do When Publishing A Romance Novel
What do you do when you publish a romance story? In this post, we look at 5 things to remember to do when publishing a

How To Play Surrealist Word Games
In this post, we explore surrealist word games and how to play them. We include 5 surrealist word games for groups.

5 Things To Remember Not To Do When Publishing A Romance Novel
What do you not do when you publish a romance story? In this post, we look at 5 things to remember not to do when

Ask The Writing Coach – Pen Names
In this series, we put our own writing coach on the receiving end of your questions. This is the third question for Mia Botha who