4 Writing Lessons Every Writer Can Learn From Star Wars
What can writers learn from Star Wars? From unforgettable characters to epic storytelling, these lessons from Star Wars will help you create stories readers can’t
Creative Writing
Clothes Maketh The Character
Clothes maketh the man, therefore clothes maketh the character. Let’s explore clothing in books -with examples – in more detail.
How To Write A Bully Character: 9 Tips For Writers
In this post, we define bullies, explore their character traits, share examples of fictional bullies, and offer practical advice on how to write about bullies.
Writers Talk 8 | My Year Of Writing
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our eighth podcast, we talk about Anthony Ehlers’s year of writing.
How To Introduce Late Arrivals In A Story
Are there some characters who show up in the middle of your book? This post is about how to introduce late arrivals in a story.
The 4 Pillars Of Science Fiction
Are you writing science fiction? Are you wondering how to do it well? In this post, we discuss the four pillars of science fiction.
What Is Empathy? 40 Ways To Write About Empathy
What is empathy? Great characters either lack empathy or have loads of it. We have included things for you to consider when you write about
Don’t Commit These 9 Fiction-Writing Crimes
Have you ever encountered a story that was too clumsy, slow, or flat to finish reading? It is probably filled with fiction-writing crimes you should
Writers Talk 7 | Dialogue
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our seventh podcast, we talk about dialogue.
6 Quick Fixes For Adding Setting To Your Story
What do you do when you’ve finished your first draft and realise that you haven’t paid enough attention to setting? Here are 6 quick fixes
Patricia Hampl On Writing Memoirs
We explore the award-winning memoirist, Patricia Hampl’s thoughts on writing memoirs. We look at the role of memory, the form, the art, and the craft
Meet The Best Priest Detectives In Fiction
Faith meets mystery. Find out why priest detective stories work, and meet 10 of the best crime-solving clerics in fiction.
The Strange World of Slipstream Fiction – What Is It?
We define slipstream fiction, present its characteristics, and provide examples. We also offer tips for writing slipstream fiction.
A Quick Start Guide To Writing Emotions
In this post, we explore how to write emotions in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing emotions.
4 Point Of View Choices For Writers
Primarily, point of view is a matter of distance and in this post, we look at the 4 point of view choices for writers.
Horror Movies Are Popular (& Why You Should Write Them)
We’re writing about horror movies and why they are so popular. We also tell you why you should write horror.
7 Deadly Rules For Creating A Villain
Every story has a villain. In this post we write about the 7 deadly rules for creating a villain for your stories.
Elizabeth George’s Writing Process
We’re writing about the acclaimed police procedural writer, Elizabeth George. In this post, we explore Elizabeth George’s writing process.
Why A Good Vocabulary Is Important For Writers
We write about why a good vocabulary is important for writers. We give examples of vocabulary, and tips on how to expand your vocabulary.
What Is Imagery & How Do You Use It In Fiction Writing?
What is imagery and how do you use it in fiction writing? We define imagery and explain how fiction writers can use it in their
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