Free Writing Course – Hooked On Writing
Welcome to the launch of our free writing course, Hooked On Writing. If you want to love your writing and develop a writing habit in
Creative Writing
What Is A Paraprosdokian?
What Is A Paraprosdokian? In this post, we explain what a paraprosdokian is and give you examples to explain the term.
3 Super Sidekicks & What They Do For Your Story
This post is about 3 super sidekicks and what they do for your story, why they are important, and what writers can learn from them.
4 Top Tips To Get You Through The Middle Of Your Book
If the middle of your novel has you stumped, use our4 top tips to get you through the middle of your book, and beat those
What Is Author Intrusion?
If you’ve ever wondered what author intrusion is, read this post. We define author intrusion and tell you how to avoid it in your stories.
What Is Love? 43 Ways To Write About Love
What is love? In this post, we have included 43 things for you to consider when you write about love.
5 Must-Try Time-Management Methods For Writers
This quick read offers you 5 must-try time-management methods for writers. They will help you manage your writing time all year round.
The 3 Best Tips For Writing Dialogue
Dialogue is often difficult for writers. Use our 3 best tips for writing dialogue to help you write great stories.
10 Ways To Kick-Start Your Horror Story
The holidays, including Halloween, give writers a wonderful opportunity to harvest material for stories. We’ve included 10 tips and 10 ways to kick-start your horror
Why Writers Should Know About Monsters Before They Write a Word
In this post, we discuss why writers should know about monsters before they write a word about them.
The 12 Most Basic Character Building Blocks
In this post, we list 12 most basic character building blocks for authors to think about when they write books.
How Do We Write What We Know Without Writing About Ourselves?
How do we write what we know without writing about ourselves? Use this exercise to turn what you know into a useful resource for your
The 10 Dos And Don’ts Of How To End Your Novel
Are you near the final pages of your book? If you’re looking for a quick list of tips to end a story, use the 10
What Is A Denouement?
In this post, we ask: What is a denouement and how do we write one? And more importantly, does your book need a denouement?
Definition Of An Inciting Moment By John le Carre
To find out more about inciting moments, look at these posts: Why Is This Day Different? Knowing When To Start Your Story The Importance of Inciting
10 Perfectly Practical New Year’s Resolutions For Writers
It’s time to make those dreaded New Year’s Resolutions for writers. Here are some practical goals for writers.
10 Ways To Get Out Of Writer’s Rut
In this post, we discuss why you think you have writer’s block and stop writing. We also list 10 ways for you to get yourself
3 Simple Ways To Show And Not Tell
Telling should be used sparingly because it distances the reader from the character’s goals and actions. Here are 3 simple ways to help you show
Underlying Emotions
Use this chart to help you understand what lies beneath your characters’ feelings. These are their Underlying Emotions.
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