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.
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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
How To Use Dialogue In Memoirs
Are you writing a memoir? In this post, we tell you why you need dialogue and how to use dialogue in memoirs.
What Is A Plot Twist? The Secret To Writing A Great Plot Twist
What is a plot twist? We include the secret to writing a great plot twist, and offer 13 examples of plot twists for you to
Lessons Female Literary Characters Have Taught Us
Lessons Female Literary Characters Have Taught Us –Â In this guest post, we share an infographic that includes lessons we learned from female literary characters.
Where 9 Famous Authors Got Their Ideas
Have you ever wondered how famous authors thought up their best-selling books? In this post, our author writes definitively about where 9 famous authors got
3 Ways Too Much Social Media Can Hijack Your Creativity
This post shows writers the hidden dangers of social media and shows how 3 ways social media can hijack your creativity. It also offers you
9 Ways To Write With Literary Flair
Do you write in a crisp tone at all times? Are you looking for a change? In this post, the author suggests 9 ways to
Use The 7 Deadly Sins To Define Your Memoir
If you’re writing a memoir, read this. In this post, we suggest how you can use the 7 deadly sins to define your memoir.
5 Book Worlds I’d Like To Live In
 The author of this post writes about 5 book worlds he’d like to live in.
9 Practical Tips For Being A Faster Writer
Writers aspiring to be professionals should read this post on practical tips for being a faster writer.
Yes, You Do Need Scenes And Sequels In Memoirs
If you’re writing a memoir, this is a must-read. In this post, we discuss why you need to include scenes and sequels in memoirs.
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