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.
Why Do Writers Fail To Finish Their Books?
The internet says around 80% of Americans want to write a book. If so many writers want to do it, why do so many fail?
How Much Does It Cost To Write A Book?
What is the cost of writing a book? At different stages of your writing journey, you will be paying for different things. In this post,
The Writing War Machine
In this post, we look at why writing is like war and the role of the writer in that war. We examine the writing war
How To Use Instant Messages In Fiction
In this post, we look at instant messaging in storytelling and tell you how to use instant messages in fiction.
Why It’s Okay Not To Write (& Simple Steps To Start Writing Again)
In this post, we explore why it’s okay not to write, and include simple steps to help you start writing again.
You Didn’t Quit NaNo | The Rewrite
Did you participate in National Novel Writing Month? Have you managed to complete it? Well done. You didn’t quit NaNo. Now it’s time for the
14 Fancy Copywriting Terms Explained
In this post, we’ve included explanations and examples for 14 fancy copywriting terms.
10 Perfect Writing Prompts For Thanksgiving
The holidays give writers a wonderful opportunity to collect material for stories. We’ve included 10 perfect prompts for Thanksgiving to inspire your writing.
Don’t Quit NaNo | Catch Up
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? Have you fallen a little behind? Don’t despair and don’t quit NaNo. You can catch up.
100 Quick Writing Tips | Infographic
Are you looking for chart filled with quick writing tips? In this infographic, we share 100 quick writing tips to help you with your writing.
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