
Isn’t It Time To Invest In Your Writing?
So, you want to be a writer? If you’re serious about it, it may be time to invest in your writing.

The 4 Pillars Of Fantasy
Have you ever tried to write a fantasy and found the result wanting? In this post, we look at how the 4Â pillars of fantasy can

10 Mantras To Make You Grow As A Writer
If you’re struggling to find your writing rhythm, try these 10 mantras to make you grow as a writer.

Why You Need A Short Story Checklist
So you’ve finished writing your short story, but you’re not sure if it’s good enough. In this post, we discuss why you need a short

5 Story Killing Mistakes & How To Fix Them
Have you made one of these common writing mistakes? In this post, we explore 5 story killing mistakes and how you can fix them.

The Appraisal
So you’ve finished rewriting your book, but you still feel that you need some help. In this post, we look at the appraisal – and

The Final Draft & Rewriting
When you finish writing your book, it’s only the beginning of a lot more work. In this post, we look at the final draft and

7 Ways To Rescue A Writing Day That’s Not Happening
Have you ever had one of those wasted writing days? In this post, we look at 7 ways to rescue a writing day that’s not

About Essays (& How To Write A Great One)
In this post, we tell you all about essays, including the types of essays, and how to write a great one.

12 More Reasons To Write Short Stories
Are you pondering the pros and cons of writing short stories? In this post, we’ll explore 12 more reasons to write short stories.

New Year, Same Old Me – My 10 Writing Resolutions
I hate New Year’s writing resolutions. I suppose everyone does, but as the year draws to a close, I can’t help but think this year

16 Types Of Government – A Writer’s Resource
We share an infographic on the 16 types of government you could include in your stories.

10 Ways To Introduce Conflict In Dialogue
This post tells you why you need conflict in dialogue you and gives you 10 ways to introduce conflict in dialogue.

What Is A Red Herring?
In this post, we ask: ‘What is a red herring?‘ and give you examples of red herrings and how red herrings work in books and

The Book That Started It All
This is a story about the book that started it all – a Christmas story. A book is a gift that you can open again

7 Important Crime-Writing Guidelines
In this post, we have compiled 7 important crime-writing guidelines to help you write your mystery novel.

Literary Devices For Writers – A MacGuffin And A Gun
In this post, we discuss two literary devices for writers – a MacGuffin and a Gun.

The Two Main Characters – A Writer’s Worksheet
If you are a beginner writer, use this worksheet to understand the two main characters in your story. See if your antagonist is a match

9 Ways To Make Readers Care For An Amoral Protagonist
What if you have a main character who is truly unlikeable? This post will help you to make your amoral protagonist more likeable.

A Perfect Mess – How We Learn From Our Writing Mistakes
How do we make the most of our writing mistakes? We learn from the messes of experimentation, not from the misery of hoping for perfection.