
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.

How To Work With A Book Illustrator
Book illustrators are incredibly valuable members of your team. Find out how to work with a book illustrator in this post.

Reverse Engineering For Writers
Feeling stuck in your story? Waffling about? Reverse Engineering For Writers might do the trick! You can learn about it in this post.

5 Reasons To Say Yes To Your Book
Struggling to write? In this post, we give you 5 reasons to say yes to your book.

Why Chapters & Their Lengths Matter
In this post, we explore why chapters and their lengths matter when you write.

5 Netflix Shows That Will Make You A Better Writer
Writers, why don’t you watch these Netflix shows? We’re sharing 5 Netflix shows that will make you a better writer.

6 Of The Oldest First-Time Authors (Infographic)
Who are the world’s oldest first-time authors? In this post, we share an infographic of 6 of The World’s Oldest First-Time Authors.

What Is The Fourth Person Viewpoint?
What is the fourth person viewpoint? In this post, we look at the pros and cons of writing in the fourth person viewpoint.

Hilary Mantel’s Guide To Writing Historical Fiction
Learn historical fiction writing with Hilary Mantel’s guide. Explore 26 details that made her historical fiction so powerful and engaging.

Why Writing Is Like Swimming In The Sea
Swimming in the sea and writing books have similar journeys. Find out why writing is like swimming in the sea.

The Art Of Introducing A Character
How do you introduce a character in your story? In this post, we look at the art of introducing a character in fiction.