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.
Creative 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
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.
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.
What Literary Agents Want From Authors Of Non-Fiction
In this post, our guest author, Trident Media Group literary agent Mark Gottlieb, includes details of what literary agents want from authors of non-fiction.
101 Fantasy Tropes For Writers
Writers of fantasy fiction can use this list of 101 fantasy tropes to add some magic to their books.
3 Dastardly Different Villains & Why We Love To Hate Them
This post is about three dastardly different villains, why they became so popular, and what we, as writers, can learn from them.
What Literary Agents Want From Authors Of Fiction
In this post, our guest author, Trident Media Group literary agent Mark Gottlieb, includes details of what literary agents want from authors of fiction.
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.
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
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.
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