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
Back To Basics: 3 Steps To Plot
What are the best plots? We thought we should go back to basics with 3 steps to plot your story.
The Writers Write Book Reading Challenge
Are you looking for a fun way to set yourself a reading goal for the year ahead? In this post, we give you a book
10 Perfect Writing Prompts For Christmas
It does not matter if you love or loathe the Christmas holidays. Either way, they present wonderful opportunities for writers. We’ve included 10 perfect writing
Writing Sex Scenes – If You’re Brave Enough To Try
As writers, we should know everything about our characters, including how they act on a sexual level. In this post, we talk about writing sex
7 Tips For Writing A Great Book Review
We have put together this post with 7 tips for writing a great book review. Share this book review image with your friends.
Write Your Novel In A Year
In this post, we’ve put together a full list of all the posts to help you write your novel in a year. Finish your book
4 Types Of Viewpoint To Consider In Short Stories
In this post, we discuss four types of viewpoint you could experiment with in your short stories. Here are 4 Types Of Viewpoint To Consider In
Cornelia Funke’s Top 10 Tips For Writing Ghost Stories
 In this post, we’ve shared German author, Cornelia Funke’s Top 10 Tips For Writing Ghost Stories.
7 Daily Habits That Help Writers Create 2 000+ Words A Day
In this post, we discuss 7 daily habits that help writers create 2 000+ words a day.
The 6 Best Scenarios For Your Holiday Story
Why do we love stories, novels, and movies with a holiday theme? In this post, we share the six best scenarios for your holiday story.
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