
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

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

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Science Fiction
Are you a science fiction writer? We’ve included a quick start guide to writing science fiction to help you write in the genre.

How Romance Writing Makes You A Better Writer
Romantic fiction is the bestselling genre in the world. In this post, we look at how romance writing makes you a better writer.

Help! I Fell In Love With My Antagonist
Fallen in love with your antagonist? Discover how to fix the problem with these four solutions and keep your story on track.

How To Write Without Your Muse
Have you seen your writing muse lately? In this post, we tell you how to write without your muse.

10 Easy Changes That Will Make You A Better Writer (Infographic)
In this infographic, we look at 10 easy changes that will make you a better writer.

2 Questions To Find Your Writing Process
In this post, we give you 2 questions to answer to find your writing process – with examples.

16 Boring Words & What to Use Instead
In this infographic, you will find a great resource – 16 boring words and what to use instead.

Why You Should Love Doing A Rewrite
This article explains why so many shun the rewrite and why they should learn to love doing a rewrite.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Romance
In this post, we provide a quick start guide to writing romance for all aspiring writers in the genre.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Descriptions
Are you scared of putting too much or too little description in your stories? In this post, we’ve included a quick start guide to writing