30 Excuses Not To Write Your NaNoWriMo Novel
In this post, our blogger takes a comic look at NaNoWriMo and includes 30 excuses not to write your NaNoWriMo novel.
Creative Writing
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
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
All About The Romance Writing Genre
Genres are great because they give us guarantees. We like to buy specific books in well-known genres because we enjoy the formula and we know
Why You Need To Write Your Memoir Like Fiction
If you are writing a memoir, this post is a must-read. In it, we tell you why you need to write your memoir like fiction.
The 8 Benefits Of Attending A Writers’ Meeting
Are you a writing introvert? Have you thought of joining a writing group? Read our post on the 8 benefits of attending a writers’ meeting.
Mary Sues & Why They Might Make The Best Protagonists
This post tries to explain Mary Sues and why they might make good protagonists.
8 Awesome Reasons To Join An Online Writing Course
Are you wondering if you should sign up for an online writing course? We give you 8 awesome reasons to join an online writing course.
6 Ways For Writers To Stay Motivated
If there’s one essential ingredient for writing, it’s motivation. If you can’t get yourself to the blank page, it doesn’t matter how many beautiful words
Writing A Memoir? Narrow Your Focus
Find out why you need to narrow your focus if you’re writing a memoir.
Harry Potter And The Not Very Good Writing
In this post, Harry Potter And The Not Very Good Writing, our blogger looks at the writing of one of the most popular authors of
3 Things Authors Of The Golden Age Of Sci-Fi & Fantasy Did BetterÂ
This post is about 3 things authors of The Golden Age Of Sci-Fi & Fantasy did better than their modern counterparts.
Joy Williams’ 8 Essential Attributes Of The Short Story
Enjoy American writer, Joy Williams’ 8 Essential Attributes Of The Short Story.
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