
7 Benefits Of Keeping A Diary – For Writers
Creative writing teachers say writers should keep a diary. So, why don’t we? Maybe because we don’t see the point? Or because we don’t know

5 Secret Tricks To Strengthen Your Writing
Use this post to learn five secret tricks to strengthen your writing. We share practical before-and-after examples to show how small changes can make your

20 Fun Ways To Find Plot Ideas For Your Story
Struggling to come up with a story idea? Discover 20 fun and creative ways to find plot ideas worth turning into your next novel.

All About Pacing: 4 Key Questions Every Writer Should Ask
Learn how to control pacing in your writing with these four essential questions. Discover the structural techniques writers use to shape the rhythm and flow

Past Tense Or Present Tense: Which Works Best For Your Story?
We compare past tense and present tense in fiction, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each and asking the question: which works best for your

What Is Genre? A Guide To The 17 Most Popular Fiction Genres
What is genre in fiction? In this guide, we explore the 17 most popular fiction genres to help you understand genre conventions.

How To Write A Spy Novel
Want to learn how to write a spy novel? We explain how to write a spy novel, create believable spies, and build tension with plots

How Writers Use The Protagonist As A Literary Device
What is a protagonist in fiction? Learn how to use the protagonist as a powerful literary device to shape and strengthen your novel.

What Is a Character Trait? 350 Essential Character Traits for Writers
What is a character trait? Delve into 350 character traits to help you choose the right positive and negative traits for building well-rounded characters in

How To Outline A Short Story – For Beginners
In this post, we share a template that will show you how to outline a short story, especially if you are a beginner.

Writers Talk 3 | Star Wars
Welcome to the latest instalment in our new podcast series, Writers Talk. In our third podcast, we talk about everything Star Wars.

10 Tips For Retelling A Classic Tale
Are you looking for a new way to tell an old story? In this post, we share 10 tips for retelling a classic tale.

When To Ignore The Writing Rules
We are better writers when we spend time learning how to write properly. Rules are essential. But, in this post, we look at when to

5 Quick Tips For Over Writers
Are you guilty of over writing? In this post, we ask ‘Should you cut it or keep it?’ with these 5 quick tips for over

Characterisation Exercise: Then & Now
Has your character changed? In this post, we share a really useful characterisation exercise – then & now – for writers.

Writers Talk 2 | Writing A Book In A Year
Welcome to our new podcast series, Writers Talk. In our second podcast, we talk about writing a book in a year.

The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2020
In this post, we share the top 42 writing posts of 2020.

4 Things To Remember When Receiving Feedback On Your Writing
If you’ve had an appraisal on your writing, read this post. We discuss 4 things to remember when receiving feedback on your writing.

101 Horror Tropes For Writers
Writers of horror fiction can use this list of 101 horror tropes to add some frightening moments to their books.

5 Tips For Marketing Your Book In Multiple Languages
If you want to sell translations of your book across the world, read this post. We look at five tips for marketing your book in