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.
How To Edit Your Writing Like A Pro
Learn how to edit your writing like a pro with practical tips, a simple editing process, and three media tools every writer should use. {6}
Don’t Quit NaNo | Tips For Week 3
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? In this post, we give you tips to help you get through week 3 of NaNo.
What Makes A Compelling First Chapter?
Are you wondering how to begin your book? In this post, we look at what makes a compelling first chapter – with examples.
Don’t Quit NaNo | Week 2 Is Coming
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? In this post we suggest that you don’t quit NaNo and give you tips to help you
The Romantic Hero
In this post, we look at one of the lead characters of a category romance, the romantic hero, and give you tips for writing about
7 Common Horror Mistakes & How To Avoid Them
If you want to write scary stories, read our post on seven common horror mistakes and how to avoid them.
A Quick Start Guide To NaNoWriMo
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? Use our quick start guide to NaNoWriMo to help you.
How To Write An Action Scene In 3 Steps
Are you writing about a battle or a physical fight? In this post, we tell you how to write an action scene in 3 steps.
Fictional Pillars For Writers
We share links to our posts on the most important fictional pillars for writers, which are great resources for anybody who wants to write in a
The 35 Best Quotes About Creating Characters
Attention fiction writers! In this post, we share the 35 best quotes about creating characters.
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