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 Great Ways To Ruin The Ending Of Your Novel
Are you nearly finished writing your story? In this post, we look at five ways to ruin the ending of your novel, which you should
The Greatest Fictional World Builders: Frank Herbert
This is the sixth post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach you to write. Our sixth fictional world builder
The Romantic Heroine
In this post, we look at the lead character of a category romance, the romantic heroine, and give you tips for writing about her.
3 Essential Exercises For Writing In A Genre
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes three essential exercises for writing in a genre.
Finding A Role For Fictional Fathers
We’ve been thinking about fathers, particularly fathers in fiction. We look at finding a role for fictional fathers in the stories we write.
3 Things A Writer’s Journal Isn’t
Have you started a journal? Have you stopped? In this post, we look at 3 things a writer’s journal isn’t.
How Important Is Setting In Your Novel?
A well-written setting literally sets your story in place and time. In this post, we answer the question: How important is setting in your novel?
3 Essential Exercises For Writing Endings
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes 3 essential exercises for writing endings.
16 Easy Ways To Unleash Your Creativity
Writing is a creative act. In this infographic, we share 16 easy ways to unleash your creativity.Â
How Setting Influences The Elements Of Your Story
Don’t overlook setting when you write a story. In this post, we look at the how setting influences the elements of your story.
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