What Is Dramatic Irony & Why Should I Use It?
What is dramatic irony & why should I use it? In this post, we define dramatic irony and suggest when and why you should use
Creative Writing
The Greatest Fictional World Builders: George Lucas
This is the fifth post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach you to write. Our fifth fictional world builder
5 Essential Exercises For Plotting
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes five essential exercises for plotting.
5 Powerful Examples Of Disguise As A Device In Fiction
In this blog, we show you five examples of disguise as a device in fiction. The examples from classic and modern literature explain how writers
Do You Need A Writing Coach?
Are you stuck on a writing project? Are you battling to motivate yourself to write? Many writers need a little more help than a writing
5 Screenwriting Techniques To Write A Better Novel
Use these 5 screenwriting techniques to write a better novel. These proven screenwriting tips can make your novel come alive visually and help you avoid
Learn How To Write In Any Language
Do you want to write well no matter which language you use? This post will tell you how to learn to write in any language.
Why You Should Write About This Time
We’re all feeling anxious- including writers- and we don’t know what is going to happen next. Should we be writing about this time?
A Creative Life Online: Creativity And Grief And Depression
Welcome to the fifth post in ‘A Creative Life Online‘. This post is about creativity and grief and depression.
3 Creative Things To Keep You Sane In Self-Isolation
In this useful post, we write about how to deal with the pandemic by recommending 3 creative things to keep you sane in self-isolation.
10 Types Of Sentences You Won’t See In Good Writing
Are you looking for ways to write better sentences? In this post, we look at 10 types of sentences you won’t see in good writing.
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
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