
A Creative Life Online: Finding Inspiration And Creativity Online
Welcome to the second post in ‘A Creative Life Online‘. This post is about finding inspiration and creativity online.

The Greatest Fictional World Builders: J.K. Rowling
This is the fourth post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach you to write. Our fourth fictional world builder

A Creative Life Online: How To Use The Internet As A Creative Tool
Welcome to the first post in ‘A Creative Life Online‘. We want to nurture your creativity by exploring how to use the internet as a

The Almost Moment Is The Secret To Successful Romance Writing
If you are writing a romance, the secret to successful romance writing is mastering the almost moment.

Light Novels, Paperbacks And Why We Need To Publish More Of Them
Our blogger looks at mass market fiction and explains why we need to publish more light novels and paperbacks.

7 Ways To Outline Your Memoir (& Why You Should Definitely Do It)
Are you writing a memoir? In this post, we give you seven ways to outline your memoir and tell you why you should do it.

5 Ways To Write A Modern Romance With A Classic Twist
If you are writing romance, you will love this post. We’ve included 5 ways to write a modern romance with a classic twist.

The Greatest Fictional World Builders: Robin Hobb
Our third fictional world builder is Robin Hobb. This is the third post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach

What Is Creativity? 5 Steps To Creativity In Writing
Creativity is essential for writers. We define creativity, look at the importance of creativity in writing, and give you 5 steps to become more creative.

How To Write Your Novel From The Middle Like James Scott Bell
If you want to try an unusual way of writing a book, why not write your novel from the middle like James Scott Bell.

4 Writing Lessons Every Writer Can Learn From Star Wars
What can writers learn from Star Wars? From unforgettable characters to epic storytelling, these lessons from Star Wars will help you create stories readers can’t

Clothes Maketh The Character
Clothes maketh the man, therefore clothes maketh the character. Let’s explore clothing in books -with examples – in more detail.

How To Write A Bully Character: 9 Tips For Writers
In this post, we define bullies, explore their character traits, share examples of fictional bullies, and offer practical advice on how to write about bullies.

Writers Talk 8 | My Year Of Writing
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our eighth podcast, we talk about Anthony Ehlers’s year of writing.

How To Introduce Late Arrivals In A Story
Are there some characters who show up in the middle of your book? This post is about how to introduce late arrivals in a story.

The 4 Pillars Of Science Fiction
Are you writing science fiction? Are you wondering how to do it well? In this post, we discuss the four pillars of science fiction.

What Is Empathy? 40 Ways To Write About Empathy
What is empathy? Great characters either lack empathy or have loads of it. We have included things for you to consider when you write about

Don’t Commit These 9 Fiction-Writing Crimes
Have you ever encountered a story that was too clumsy, slow, or flat to finish reading? It is probably filled with fiction-writing crimes you should

Writers Talk 7 | Dialogue
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our seventh podcast, we talk about dialogue.

6 Quick Fixes For Adding Setting To Your Story
What do you do when you’ve finished your first draft and realise that you haven’t paid enough attention to setting? Here are 6 quick fixes