Chronicles Of An African Mallu
Find out more about Manjusha Sunil’s new book, Chronicles of an African Mallu.
Creative Writing
8 Things To Do With A Rejected Manuscript
Here are 8 things to do with a rejected manuscript, and how to see every rejection letter you will ever get as a good thing.
How To Choose Your Genre
In this post, we think about genre and its importance to authors, and we give you tips on how to choose your genre.
Writers Talk 6 | Fantasy Sub-Genres
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our sixth podcast, we talk about fantasy sub-genres.
How To Use Setting As A Source Of Conflict
Have you thought of using a location to increase the tension in your story? In this post, we look at how to use setting as
7 Lessons In Better Writing From The Beatles
Looking for some writing advice and inspiration? In this post, we include 7 lessons in better writing from The Beatles.
7 Scenes You Won’t Find In Good Fiction Writing
Are you wondering which scenes to include in a book? In this post, we reveal 7 scenes you won’t find in good fiction writing.
A Sneak Peek At The Dialogue Workbook
In this post we take a sneak peek at The Dialogue Workbook that was recently added to our workbook selection.
What Is An Analogy & How Do I Write One?
In this post, we ask and answer the questions: ‘What is an analogy?’ and ‘How do I write one?’ We also give examples of analogies.
Writers Talk 5 | Short Stories
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our fifth podcast, we talk about short stories with Mia Botha.
Why You Need An Antagonist – May The Villain Be With You When You Write
In this post, we suggest that it’s not a choice to have an antagonist in your story. It’s a necessity. May the villain be with
5 Reasons To Write Crime Fiction
In this post, we give you 5 reasons to write crime fiction.
The Importance Of Having A Style Guide
In this post, we discuss the importance of having a style guide.
How To Let Your Characters Tell Their Story
Dialogue is one of the best fiction writing tools. It is a great way for you as an author to step out of the way
Who Would You Choose As Your Literary Family?
Writers have to put up with the family they have. But, if you could, who would you choose as your literary family?
Is Genre A Straitjacket?
Some writers believe their stories don’t fit into neat pigeonholes of genre. In this post, we ask: Is genre a straitjacket?
The Internal Critic Strikes Back
In this post, our blogger gets a letter from his inner critic when the internal critic strikes back.
What Are The Rules Of Write Club?
In this post, we share the rules of Write Club. The first rule of Write Club is: There are no rules.
Basic Plot Structure – 5 Plotting Moments That Matter
Use these 5 plotting moments that matter to start outlining your book. It is the basis of a basic plot structure.
A List Of Famous Fictional Detectives
Sometimes authors create a detective readers love. In this post, we share a list of famous fictional detectives.
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