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
Why You Need A Premise In Fiction
In this post, we write about what a premise is and why you need a premise in fiction. We explore the power of the premise.
7 Ways To Create Suspense In Your Memoir
We suggest 7 ways to create suspense in your memoir.
Breaking Down Writer’s Block
While some people cry foul at the mere mention of writer’s block, claiming it’s all in the writer’s mind, the fact that there are days
Why You Should Open Yourself Up To The Possibilities Of Story
Sometimes we forget that writing a story is about possibility. In this post, we discuss why you should open yourself up to the possibilities of
Joe Eszterhas’s 10 Golden Rules Of Screenwriting
In this post, we’ve shared screenwriter, Joe Eszterhas’s 10 Golden Rules of Screenwriting.
5 Questions On Self-Publishing Answered
Neil Wright is a South African writer and the owner of Wright Publishing. He shares this post to answer five questions on self-publishing.
5 Reasons Why Writing A Memoir Is Like Writing A Short Film
Short films are about the most important moments in a character’s life. In this post, we suggest 5 reasons why writing a memoir is like
Jaime Lowe’s 8 Rules For Writing Memoirs
In this post, we’ve shared American writer and memoirist, Jaime Lowe’s 8 Rules For Writing Memoirs.
11 Steps To Writing A Bestselling Novel
Most writers dream about writing a bestselling novel. Are you one of them? Here are 11 steps to writing a bestselling novel.
6 Superhero Writing Tips From Stan Lee
We’ve put together a post that includes 6 superhero writing tips from Stan Lee.
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