Writers Talk 5 | Short Stories
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our fifth podcast, we talk about short stories with Mia Botha.
Creative Writing
Music To Listen To While You Write
What are the best sounds to type to? Our guest blogger has a few ideas on the best music to listen to while you write.
10 Classic Fantasy Tropes & How To Enliven Them
If you want to write fantasy, read this post where we look at 10 classic fantasy tropes and how to enliven them.
Writers Talk 4 | The Top 100 Fantasy Books
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our fourth podcast, we talk about a list of the top 100 fantasy books and our new
How To Write The Death Scene
We’ve written about which characters should die and when to kill them in your stories. In this post, we discuss how to write the death
5 Ways To Write About Real People In Memoirs
Are you worried about including people close to you in your story? In this post, we include 5 ways to write about real people in
The 5 Pillars Of Family Sagas
Are you writing a family saga? In this post, we define a family saga as a genre, track its popularity, and explore the 5 pillars
101 Romance Tropes Every Writer Should Know
What is a romance trope? From the traditional to the on-trend, the timeless to the modern, the sweet to the steamy, you’ll find 101 romance
5 Essential Tips For Meeting Writing Deadlines
Do you have a deadline to meet for your writing? In this post, we share 5 essential tips for meeting writing deadlines.
The 4 Pillars Of Literary Fiction
Are you writing literary fiction? Are you wondering what it is? In this post, we define it and discuss the four pillars of literary fiction.
Writing Competitions To Inspire You
We share a selection of writing competitions to inspire you. Contests offer great opportunities for both beginner and experienced writers.
How To Write Epic Beginnings
We know that readers don’t carry on reading if you write a poor beginning. Read this post to find out how to write epic beginnings.
A Quick Start Guide To Writing Crime Fiction
In this post, we explore how to write crime – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing crime fiction.
Harlan Coben On Writing Suspense
We’re writing about the bestselling thriller author, Harlan Coben. In this post, we feature Harlan Coben on writing suspense.
A Quick Start Guide To Writing Dialogue
In this post, we explore what dialogue should do and how to write it – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing
The 5 Most Common Themes In Literature
Ever wondered why some themes come up again and again? In this post, we’ll look at 5 of the most common themes in literature and
The Moment Of Change In Fiction
In this blog, we explore how a clear moment of change can strengthen a character’s arc and give your plot a distinct turning point. The
Writing Is An Act Of Courage
Is writing an act of courage? How do you face this challenge and deal with the fear of writing? We answer these questions and share
What Is Deus Ex Machina in Storytelling?
What is a deus ex machina? Should we use a deus ex machina in storytelling? We look at levels of deus ex machina and give
What Is True Crime & How Do I Write It?
What is true crime? We explore and define the true crime genre. We give you examples of some of the best true crime books. And
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