Forewords, Prefaces, Prologues, & Introductions – What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between forewords, prefaces, prologues, and introductions? We explain what they are, when to use them, and tips for writing them. We also
Creative Writing
Traditional Publishing – Part One
In this post, we begin our video series on traditional publishing. Mia Botha interviews Terry Morris, MD of Pan Macmillan South Africa, who will answer
Horror Masters: 3 Spooky Tips To Write Like Lovecraft, Poe, & King
If you’re writing a scary story, there are no better writers to imitate than the masters of the horror genre. In this post, we’ve included
Self-Publishing – Part Four
In this post, we end our video series on self-publishing as an option for authors. This is part four, with the fourth video on self-publishing.
Billy Collins’s 6 Pleasures Of Poetry
Do you want to capture your reader’s attention? In this post, we explain how Billy Collins’s 6 pleasures of poetry will help you become a
50 Verbs That Will Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
People tell us to use strong, descriptive verbs, but what does this mean? In this post, we look at 50 verbs that will strengthen your
The Essential SEO Writing Guide (With 11 SEO Writing Tips)
If you write for a blog, you need to know about SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). In this post about Search Engine Optimisation we share 11
Self-Publishing – Part Three
In this post, we continue our series on self-publishing as an option for authors. Thank you for all the lovely questions and feedback we have
What Is Plain Language? The Plain Language Writing Guide (& 10 Examples Of How To Write In Plain Language)
What is plain language? This plain language writing guide includes a definition, when to use it, tips for using it, and 10 examples of how
The 5 Pillars Of Thrillers
Are you writing a thriller? In this post, we look at how the five pillars of thrillers can improve your story.
What Is Impostor Syndrome & How Do Writers Get Over It?
Ever felt like you’re not a ‘real writer’ after all? That’s called impostor syndrome. This post will tell you how writers overcome imposter syndrome.
How To Write Historically Correct Books Without Offending Modern Sensibilities
Many attitudes of the past haven’t aged well. We look at how to write historically correct books without offending modern sensibilities.
5 Addictions That Secretly Sabotage Your Writing
Is your writing in a slump? Even though you’re doing all the right things. Maybe it’s too much of a good thing. This post is
Authors With Different Pen Names For Different Genres (Infographic)
In this post we share an infographic of authors with different pen names for different genres.
Authors With One Pen Name Across Different Genres (Infographic)
In this post we share an infographic of authors with one pen name across genres. They only used one pen name when they wrote.
Should You Use A Pen Name For Every Genre That You Write?
For writers, there are pros and cons to using a pen name or pseudonym. In this post, we ask and answer the question: Should you
The Writers Write Snowflake Method Of Plotting A Book
Plotting can be tricky. In this post, we look at how you can use the Writers Write Snowflake Method of Plotting to write your book.
How Honing Your Craft Can Stop You From Writing
Hooked on books about writing? Beware! This post is about how honing your craft can keep you from writing and what you can do about
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.
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