
Writers Talk 3 | Star Wars
Welcome to the latest instalment in our new podcast series, Writers Talk. In our third podcast, we talk about everything Star Wars.

10 Tips For Retelling A Classic Tale
Are you looking for a new way to tell an old story? In this post, we share 10 tips for retelling a classic tale.

When To Ignore The Writing Rules
We are better writers when we spend time learning how to write properly. Rules are essential. But, in this post, we look at when to

5 Quick Tips For Over Writers
Are you guilty of over writing? In this post, we ask ‘Should you cut it or keep it?’ with these 5 quick tips for over

Characterisation Exercise: Then & Now
Has your character changed? In this post, we share a really useful characterisation exercise – then & now – for writers.

Writers Talk 2 | Writing A Book In A Year
Welcome to our new podcast series, Writers Talk. In our second podcast, we talk about writing a book in a year.

The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2020
In this post, we share the top 42 writing posts of 2020.

4 Things To Remember When Receiving Feedback On Your Writing
If you’ve had an appraisal on your writing, read this post. We discuss 4 things to remember when receiving feedback on your writing.

101 Horror Tropes For Writers
Writers of horror fiction can use this list of 101 horror tropes to add some frightening moments to their books.

5 Tips For Marketing Your Book In Multiple Languages
If you want to sell translations of your book across the world, read this post. We look at five tips for marketing your book in

What Is A Cozy Fantasy?
What is a cozy fantasy? In this post, we explore the genre. We include the elements of cozy fantasy – with plenty of examples.

Anton Chekhov’s 6 Rules For Writing Fiction
We’re writing about the acclaimed short story writer, Anton Chekhov. In this post, we read about Anton Chekhov’s 6 rules for writing fiction.

What is Romantasy & Why Is It So Popular?
In this post, we look at the wildly popular modern genre of romantasy. What is romantasy and why is it so popular?

Why You Don’t Need To Put Everything In Your Book
Are you running the risk of overwhelming your readers? In this post, we tell you why you don’t need to put everything in your book.

What Is Grimdark Fiction & Where Did It Come From?
This is an introduction to the Grimdark genre. We will discover where Grimdark fiction comes from, what Grimdark fiction is, and just what makes up

How To Write Hardboiled Fiction
In this post, we explore what hardboiled fiction is, who the hardboiled detectives are, and how to write hardboiled fiction – with examples.

12 Types Of Memoirs – Which One Is Yours?
We’re writing about types of memoirs – with examples. We include what a memoir is and ask: Which type of memoir is yours?

What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?
In this post, we look at literary tropes, specifically answering the question: What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?

How To Write A Cozy Mystery
Cozy Mysteries are a sub-genre of detective fiction. You’ll like them if you like crime fiction without the blood and gore involved. Let’s look at

How Many Suspects Do You Need In A Crime Novel?
When we read or write crime novels, we want to find out who the baddie is. This means we need suspects from which to choose.