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.
Creative Writing
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.
3 Tips For Travel Writers
Where do travels writers start? In this post, we look at 3 tips for travel writers – especially if you’re struggling to write.
The Write Everything – The End Of Excuses
Are you struggling to write even when you have the ‘write’ everything? In this post, we suggest that it’s time for the end of excuses
4 Key Book Publishing Paths
This infographic explains Jane Friedman’s Four Key Book Publishing Paths Version 2.
9 Things To Think About When You Read Like A Writer
In this post, we discuss 9 things to think about when you review a book or when you read like a writer.
The Difference Between A Novel And A Short Story
In this post, we write about the difference between a novel and a short story.
20 Things To Remember When Writing Genre Romance
If you’re thinking of writing a category or genre romance, use these 20 tips.
5 Ways To Get Your Book Lean And Fit
In this post, we suggest that it’s time to get your book lean and fit – and we give you 5 ways to do it.
Body Language Reference Sheet
Use this infographic on body language to help you write your stories.Â
Getting Over Your Writer’s Depression
Are you looking for ways to get over your writer’s depression? Read our post on writer’s depression for some inspiration and some good practical advice.
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