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
Is The Age Of The Anti-Hero In Fiction Finally Here?
What does it mean to be an anti-hero? In this post, we ask: Is the age of the anti-hero in fiction finally here?
My Top 3 Favourite Blogs On Dialogue
In this post, our author shares his top 3 favourite blogs on dialogue to help you write your book.
Silver Screen Inspiration For Short Story Writers
There is a lot of silver screen inspiration for short story writers. In this post, we talk about films that were adapted from short stories.
My Top 3 Favourite Blogs On Plot
In this post, our author shares his top 3 favourite blogs on plot to help you write your book.
6 Ways To Discover What Your Memoir’s Really About
How do you know what to include in your memoir? If you’re a memoirist, use this post to discover what your memoir’s really about.
My Top 3 Favourite Blogs On Viewpoint
In this post, our author shares his top 3 favourite blogs on viewpoint to help you write your book.
How To Write A Non-Fiction Book Proposal
A great non-fiction book proposal will show that you have thought through your idea, and more importantly, it will show that you know how to
7 Ways To Evoke The Emotions You Want From Your Readers
How do you want your readers to feel? In this post, we talk about 7 ways to evoke the emotions you want from your readers.
My Top 3 Favourite Blogs On Character
Writers need characters. In this post, our author shares his top 3 favourite blogs on character to help you write your book.
Never Get Stuck For A Plot Point Or Story Twist Again
In this post, we tell you how to never get stuck for a plot point or story twist again.
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