What Are Clichés & Why Should I Avoid Them?
We are often told not to use clichés. In this post, we look at the definition of clichés and we tell you why you should
Creative Writing
7 Essential Techniques For Better Pacing In Your Story
In this post, we look at how to pace your story. We have included 7 essential techniques for better pacing in your story, with examples.
How To Write An Epic First Line
Do you want to write an epic first line for your story? In this post, we tell you how to write an epic first line –
The Ultimate 31-Day Boot Camp For Writers
Are you looking for a writing challenge for the next 31 days? Use our ultimate 31-day boot camp for writers to inspire your writing.
Janet Burroway’s 3 Principles Of Effective Narrative Setting
In this post, we look at how a story works in a place through Janet Burroway’s 3 principles of effective narrative setting.
How To Write An Epic First Page
Do you want to write an epic first page for your story? In this post, we tell you how to do it – with five
Epilogues, Afterwords, & Appendices – What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between epilogues, afterwords, and appendices? We explain what they are, when to use them, and tips for writing them. We also include
Can You Write 52 Scenes In 52 Weeks?
Can you write 52 Scenes in 52 Weeks? Our sister website, Deadlines for Writers, has the perfect writing challenge for you.
Writers Talk 1 | Neil Gaiman
Welcome to our new podcast series, Writers Talk. In our first podcast our writers talk about the British author, Neil Gaiman.
Hard Or Soft Worldbuilding: What Every Writer Needs To Know
What’s the difference between hard worldbuilding and soft worldbuilding? We explain both types of worldbuilding, give examples, and help you decide which approach is best
5 Times When We Are Pro The Prologue
We aren’t normally in favour of using prologues, but here are 5 times when we are pro the prologue.
How To Market Your Book
In this post, we look at how to market your book as an indie author.
Why You Need An Antagonist In Your Story
In this post, we write about why you need an antagonist in your story.
6 Simple Ways To Create Satisfying Scene Endings
How do you create an ending to a scene or chapter that satisfies the reader and moves your story forward? This post is about 6
7 Reasons Why Living With A Writer May Be Challenging
In this post, we discuss 7 reasons why living with a writer may be challenging.
7 Important Reasons Writers Should Also Be Readers
Are you a writer who doesn’t read? In this post, we share 7 important reasons writers should also be readers.
How Emotion Can Serve Or Destroy A Story
We don’t want to drown our readers in emotion and sentiment. In this post, we find out how the use of emotion can serve or
Multiple Writing Projects Can Help: A Little Something On The Writing Side
Some of us write for fun. Some of us write for pay. Some of us write because it keeps the cost of prescription medication at
Psychopath Or Sociopath – What’s The Difference?
This infographic explains key common traits and differences between psychopaths and sociopaths. In this post, we look at psychopaths and sociopaths and ask; What’s the
The Two Types Of Inciting Moments
We have put together this post on the two types of inciting moments to help you write your story. The one is major and the
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