
How Much Profanity Do You Need In Your Novel?
In this post we answer the question, ‘How much profanity do you need in your novel?’ and give you tips for including it.

Our Top 5 Short Story Posts & A Short Story Course Offer
We’re sharing our top five short story posts of all time with a short story course offer.

How Much Sex Do You Need In A Sex Scene?
Are you writing a love scene? In this post, we look at levels of intimacy and ask: How much sex do you need in a

The Notorious ‘You’ – An In-Depth Look At Second Person Point Of View
Let’s look at the notorious ‘you’. We hope this in-depth look at second person viewpoint (point of view), and its uses in fiction, helps you

The Unintended Consequences Of A Lack Of Setting
Is your reader sure where the story is taking place? What are the unintended consequences of a lack of setting in a book?

How Much Blood Do You Need In A Crime Novel?
Are you writing crime? In this post, we look at levels of violence and ask: How much blood do you need in a crime novel?

Songwriting For Beginners – Part 2
This post is part of a Writers Write series on songwriting. In the second post on songwriting for beginners we cover lyric writing techniques.

What Is Imagination & Why Is It Important For Fiction Writing?
In this post, we ask ‘What is imagination?’, look at the difference between imagination and creativity, and discuss why imagination is important for fiction writing.

Why Memoirists Are Their Own Worst Enemies
Are you struggling to start – or finish writing your memoir? In this post, we look at the reasons memoirists are their own worst enemies.

Songwriting For Beginners – Part 1
This post is part of a Writers Write series on songwriting. In the first post on songwriting for beginners we cover basic songwriting theory.

Why Writers Write
Why do you write? In this post, we look at why writers write and include excellent examples for each point.

How To Be Successful In The Publishing World
Writers need publishers and publishers need writers. In this post, we look at how to be successful in the publishing world.

What Can Actors Teach Writers About Character?
A good actor reveals a living character – can a writer do the same? In this post we ask: What can actors teach writers about

The 5 Pillars Of Action-Adventure
Are you writing an action-adventure story? In this post, we look at how including the five pillars of action-adventure can improve the story you’re writing.

Creative Things I Learned During The Pandemic
In this post, our blogger follows up on the creative things he’s learned during the pandemic.

The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2021
In this post, we share the top 42 writing posts of 2021.

8 Bits Of Songwriting Advice (From Bestselling Songwriters)
In this post, we look at eight bits of songwriting advice from bestselling songwriters.

The Secrets Of A Long Distance Writer
In this post, we look at what writers need to look at being in it for the long haul. We explore the secrets of a

5 Ways To Write About Stalkers
In this post, you will learn how to write about stalkers. These creepy characters don’t always have physical contact with the main character – but

12 Months, 12 Inspiring Ideas For Writers
In this post, we give you 12 inspiring ideas to explore as a writer or artist in the new year – one for each month.