Curtis Sittenfeld’s 5 Steps For Writing A Short Story
In this post we share American novelist, Curtis Sittenfeld’s five steps for writing a short story.
Creative Writing
Should You Self-Publish Without Amazon?
Are considering self-publishing your book? Should you self-publish without Amazon? Find out more about self-publishing this post.
Why You Shouldn’t Only Write What You Know
Everybody says ‘Write what you know’, but what does that mean? Read our post on why you shouldn’t only write what you know.
How To Write The Outsider In Fiction
In this post, we explore the archetype of the outsider in fiction and look at examples of them in short stories and novels.
Alice Adams’s Pattern For Writing A Short Story
Learn Alice Adams’ ABDCE pattern for writing a short story. Discover how this simple five-step structure can help you write short fiction.
A Quick Start Guide To Writing Fantasy
Are you put off writing fantasy by intricate worldbuilding? In this post, we’ve included a quick start guide to writing fantasy.
How To Critique With Kindness – A Writer’s Guide
Have you been asked to critique a piece of writing? In this post, we’ve included an essential writer’s guide on how to critique with kindness.
9 Reasons Holidays Are Great For Writers
In this post, we look at how breaks can help with creativity. We’ve included 9 reasons holidays are great for writers.
101 Words To Describe Weather
Writers know that using the weather in their descriptions is a great way to make stories more relatable. Use this comprehensive list of words that
7 Questions For Writers On Rejection
Every writer has to deal with rejection at some point. In this post, we have 7 questions for writers on rejection.
Things You‘ll Discover About Publishers (When You’ve Worked With One)
In this post, I look at things you’ll discover about publishers.
How Reading Quotes Makes You A Better Writer
Do you love collecting quotes? In this post we look at how reading quotes makes you a better writer.
How To Write A Believable AI Character
How do you write an AI character readers will care about? Explore the rules and secrets to making artificial intelligence believable.
Plot Or Character – Which Comes First In A Romance Novel?
Are character and plot tightly linked in a romance novel? Plot or character in romance novels – which comes first?
The Writer’s Guide To Courtroom Fiction
Learn how to write courtroom fiction with realistic trials, compelling lawyers, and authentic legal drama that keeps readers hooked.
4 Great Fiction Books That Have Fictional Authors As Their Main Characters
In this post, we explore 4 great fiction books that have fictional authors as main characters.
8 Ways To Jumpstart Your Writing With Artificial Intelligence
As writers, it’s unethical to let Artificial Intelligence write our stories or poems. But maybe that machine can be helpful yet. This article will show
Kishotenketsu: The Secret Of Plotless Story Structure
What is Kishotenketsu and how does this form of storytelling work? What is the The Secret Of Plotless Story Structure?
3 Great Fiction Books That Have Real Authors As Their Main Characters
In this post, we explore 3 great fiction books that have real authors as their main characters.
3 Great Books Set In Book Clubs
In this post, we explore excellent books that are set in book clubs.
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