
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

Horror Masters: 3 Spooky Tips To Write Like Lovecraft, Poe, & King
If you’re writing a scary story, there are no better writers to imitate than the masters of the horror genre. In this post, we’ve included

Self-Publishing – Part Four
In this post, we end our video series on self-publishing as an option for authors. This is part four, with the fourth video on self-publishing.

Billy Collins’s 6 Pleasures Of Poetry
Do you want to capture your reader’s attention? In this post, we explain how Billy Collins’s 6 pleasures of poetry will help you become a

50 Verbs That Will Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
People tell us to use strong, descriptive verbs, but what does this mean? In this post, we look at 50 verbs that will strengthen your

Audiobooks: How Authors Respond To Hearing Theirs
In this post we explore the experience authors have hearing their books narrated as audiobooks for the first time.

The 5 Pillars Of Police Procedurals
Are you writing a detective crime story? In this post, we look at how the five pillars of police procedurals can improve your story.

10 Worthy Antagonists In Fiction & Tips For Writing Them
This post is about the interesting, worthy antagonists you can write in stories. We have shared 10 Worthy Antagonists In Fiction & Tips For Writing

Help! My Protagonist Is A Bore
Are you having problems with your main character? In this post, we look at what to do when your protagonist is a bore.

24 Jobs For Fantasy Characters
Are you writing speculative fiction, particularly the fantasy genre? In this post, we look at 24 jobs for fantasy characters.

How I Learned To Embrace Rejections
In this post, our guest blogger tells us how he learned to embrace rejections.

A Quick Start Guide For Beating Writer’s Block
Are you stuck with your writing? Do you have writer’s block? In this post, we offer you a quick start guide for beating writer’s block.

A Step-By-Step Guide To Help You Write Press Releases
Welcome to the latest post in our step-by-step guides for business writers. In this post, we include a step-by-step guide to help you write press

Writers Talk 11 | The 8 Elements Of Setting
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our eleventh podcast, we talk about the 8 elements of setting.

How Writing Routines Enhance Your Writing
Is it a good idea to have a writing schedule? In this post, we explore how writing routines enhance your writing.