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.
A Creative Life Online: Finding Creativity In Routine
Welcome to the third post in ‘A Creative Life Online‘. This post is about finding creativity in routine.
How To Finish Writing Your Book
Are you struggling to finish a writing project? In this post we give you tips on how to finish writing your book.
101 Steps To Write An Infectious Novel
We create serious and fun posts, including this one on how to deal with the pandemic by sharing 101 steps to write an infectious novel.
The Best Thriller Book Title Generator
Enjoy the best thriller book title generator for writers.
A Creative Life Online: Finding Inspiration And Creativity Online
Welcome to the second post in ‘A Creative Life Online‘. This post is about finding inspiration and creativity online.
The Greatest Fictional World Builders: J.K. Rowling
This is the fourth post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach you to write. Our fourth fictional world builder
A Creative Life Online: How To Use The Internet As A Creative Tool
Welcome to the first post in ‘A Creative Life Online‘. We want to nurture your creativity by exploring how to use the internet as a
The Almost Moment Is The Secret To Successful Romance Writing
If you are writing a romance, the secret to successful romance writing is mastering the almost moment.
Light Novels, Paperbacks And Why We Need To Publish More Of Them
Our blogger looks at mass market fiction and explains why we need to publish more light novels and paperbacks.
7 Ways To Outline Your Memoir (& Why You Should Definitely Do It)
Are you writing a memoir? In this post, we give you seven ways to outline your memoir and tell you why you should do it.
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