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.
Why Paying Attention Makes You A Better Writer
Why is paying attention important for writers? Discover how observation can generate ideas and help you create better stories.
7 Things Dialogue Can Do In Your Story
Discover 7 ways to use dialogue in your story and learn how to make every conversation work harder for your characters and readers.
6 Tips For Writing Better Scene Transitions
Learn how to write better scene transitions with six simple tips and examples. Keep your story flowing and avoid confusing your readers.
What Is Steampunk? How To Write Steampunk Fiction
What is steampunk fiction? Discover its key themes, characters, technology, and conflicts, plus tips to write your own steampunk story.
4 Super Easy Ways To Create Characters For Short Stories
In short stories, we have less time to develop characters. In this post, we cover 4 super easy ways to create characters for short stories
The MacGuffin And Chekhov’s Gun: 2 Literary Devices Writers Should Know
Learn how writers use these literary devices – The MacGuffin and Chekhov’s Gun – to create suspense, drive plots, and keep readers hooked.
What Is Visual Storytelling? 10 Essential Techniques Every Writer Should Know
What is visual storytelling? Discover 10 essential visual storytelling techniques writers can use to create emotion, tension, and unforgettable characters in fiction.
What Is Mood? 140 Words To Describe Mood In Fiction
What is mood in fiction? Learn how to create it, with examples, and discover 140 words to describe mood in your writing.
5 Essential Exercises For Writing Dialogue
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises. This post includes five essential exercises for writing dialogue.
What Is Fantasy Fiction? Plus A Fantasy Book Title Generator
Do you want to write fantasy? We answer the question: What is fantasy fiction? And we include a fantasy book title generator for writers.
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