15 Adjectives To Delete To Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
Do you use too many adjectives in your writing? We look at 15 adjectives to delete or replace that will strengthen your writing immediately.
Creative Writing
5 Common Traits Of A Successful Memoir
If you’re writing your life story, use this short checklist to find out if you’ve included the 5 common traits of a successful memoir.
Traditional Publishing – Part Three
This week, Mia Botha continues her interviews with staff members at Pan Macmillan South Africa, who answer our questions on traditional publishing.
10 Types Of Sentences You Won’t See In Good Writing
Are you looking for ways to write better sentences? In this post, we look at 10 types of sentences you won’t see in good writing.
Novels & Screenplays: What’s The Difference?
In this post, we look at the differences between novels and screenplays. We look at collaboration, costs, and choices, and we answer your question: Should
Janet Burroway’s 4 Aspects Of Narrative Time
What is Narrative Time? In this post, we look at how time works in a story through Janet Burroway’s 4 aspects of narrative time.
Traditional Publishing – Part Two
Last week we began our discussion about traditional publishing. This week, Mia Botha continues her interviews with Pan Macmillan South Africa, who answer our questions.
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.
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
7 Time Saving Tips For Writers
In this blog, we give you 7 time saving tips for writers. Try these tips if you don’t have much spare time to write, or
6 Classic Story Structures
How do we write the 6 classic story structures? In this post we look at 6 classic story structures from around the world.
Don’t Fear Your First Short Story – 5 Steps To Writing A Short Story
In this blog, we look at short stories and tell you not to fear your first short story. We also give you five steps to
10 Things That Stifle A Writer’s Creativity
As writers, we know our creativity is frail. Creativity needs nurturing, encouragement, and lots of practice. Some things have the power to stifle a writer’s
How Much Magic Do You Need In A Fantasy Novel?
Are you struggling with magic in your book? In this post we will answer the question, ‘How much magic do you need in a fantasy
11 Popular Sub-Genres In Fantasy Romance
In this blog, we look at 11 popular sub-genres in Fantasy Romance. We hope this list helps you build a fantasy backdrop for a romance.
A Quick Start Guide To Writing A Memoir
Writing a memoir properly takes time. But, in this post, we’ve created a quick start guide to writing a memoir to help you get started.
Write Your Synopsis Without Losing The Essence Of Your Story
How does one write about a novel’s synopsis without breaking into a sweat? In this post, we look at how you can write your synopsis
5 Reasons To Abandon Your Novel
In this post, we examine the top 5 reasons writers abandon or discard a novel before it gets to publication.
What Procrastination Can Do For Writers
Can procrastination make you a better writer? Explore the benefits of procrastination and learn how to use it to improve your writing.
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