
3 Things A Writer’s Journal Isn’t
Have you started a journal? Have you stopped? In this post, we look at 3 things a writer’s journal isn’t.

How Important Is Setting In Your Novel?
A well-written setting literally sets your story in place and time. In this post, we answer the question: How important is setting in your novel?

3 Essential Exercises For Writing Endings
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes 3 essential exercises for writing endings.

16 Easy Ways To Unleash Your Creativity
Writing is a creative act. In this infographic, we share 16 easy ways to unleash your creativity.Â

How Setting Influences The Elements Of Your Story
Don’t overlook setting when you write a story. In this post, we look at the how setting influences the elements of your story.

The 3 Pillars Of Horror
Have you ever tried to write a horror story and found the result wanting? In this post, we look at how the 3 pillars of

Describing Food In Fiction
This article is about describing food in fiction in a realistic way. In this post, we look at describing different country’s military rations in particular.

Elizabeth Bowen’s 7 Tips For Writing Dialogue
This list is made up of Elizabeth Bowen’s 7 tips for writing dialogue.

5 Things That Happen After You’ve Typed THE END
You’ve finished writing your book. Congratulations! In this post, we discuss 5 things that happen after you’ve typed The End.

3 Essential Exercises For Writing Beginnings
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes 3 essential exercises for writing beginnings.

The Dark Tetrad: 4 Qualities The Worst Villains Possess
If you want to create a diabolical character, read this post. We look at The Dark Tetrad, which includes the four qualities the worst villains

The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2019
At the beginning of every year we have a tradition of posting our Top 42 Writing Posts from the previous year.

The Greatest Fictional World Builders: Terry Pratchett
This is the first post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach you to write. Our first fictional

8 Tips For New Romance Writers
We share 8 tips for new romance writers. This advice on writing romantic fiction will be helpful if you are new to the genre –

The Ages Of Bestselling Authors
Have you ever wondered about the ages of bestselling authors? When were these bestselling writers first published? Were men or women more likely to be

10 Inspiring Names For Strong Female Characters
If you want to choose unforgettable names for the women and girls in your novels, read this post. We offer 10 inspiring names for strong

20 Questions Characters Should Answer About Setting
If you want to make the most out of your setting, think about your character. In this post, we’ve put together 20 questions characters should

Why First Person Present Tense Is Perfect For Your Memoir
In this post, we tell you why first person present tense is perfect for your memoir. We also include examples of first person present tense

What Are Plot Holes? 5 Proven Ways To Fix Plot Holes In Your Novel
Find and fix plot holes in your novel. Discover five common causes of plot holes and practical tips to correct them for a stronger story.

Create A Cozy Writing Space
If you’re feeling intimidated by the long, cold months ahead, create a cozy writing space for winter. Design a cosy writing space with hope, health,