
How A Flashbulb Memory Can Help You Define Your Memoir
If you’re writing a memoir, you will have moments that stand out in your mind. In this post, we discuss how a flashbulb memory can

Do Your Characters Have SMART Story Goals?
In this post, we ask: Do your characters have SMART story goals? SMART goals give them a sense of direction, which helps you to plot.

7 Reasons Why I Loved The Writers Write Course
Is our creative writing course, Writers Write – how to write a book, the best writing course in the world? Read what author, Marie Unanue

Character Arcs Or Character Development? What’s The Difference?
In this post, we look into character arcs and character development. We figure out what they are and if there is any difference between the

7 Tips To Remove Distractions While Blogging
In this post, our guest blogger gives you 7 tips to remove distractions while blogging.

Countdown To NaNoWriMo – How To Plan For The Month
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? In this post, we give you a 4-week countdown to NaNoWriMo and tell you how to plan

Write A Road Trip To Help You Plot A Book
Are you struggling to write a book? Do you have an idea that seems to go nowhere? In this post, we suggest you write a

Why All Aspiring Novelists Need A Vision Board
A vision board can be valuable for writers, with benefits that can help aspiring novelists achieve their dreams. Our guest blogger tells us why all

The 7 Qualities Of Compelling Character Motivations
If you understand what motivates your characters, it is easier to create a plot for your story. In this post, we share the 7 qualities

Writers! Are You A Puffer Or A Fluffer?
We introduce two interesting writing terms, and ask writers: Are you a puffer or a fluffer? We also define fluffery and puffery.

2 Examples Of Characterisation Using Other Characters’ Viewpoints
We don’t only see people the way they are, but the way we are. We write about 2 Examples Of Characterisation Using Other Characters’ Viewpoints.

20 Things A Crime And A Novel Have In Common
This post is about 20 things a crime and a novel have in common. Solving a crime is similar to writing a novel. There is

Don’t Abandon Your Broken Book – 5 Life Savers For Desperate Authors
In this post, we talk about why you should not abandon your broken book and offer 5 life savers for desperate authors.

4 Ways To Make Your Readers Stop And Stare
Do some sentences stop you in your tracks? We’ve put together a post that includes 4 ways to help you make your readers stop and

Tips To Round Out Your Characters
This post will give you tips to round out your characters in the books you write.

5 Essential Criteria For Creating Successful Story Goals
How do you know if your story goal is good enough to support your entire novel? We detail the 5 criteria writers need for creating

The Truth About Memoirs – 4 Primal Connections And Their Universal Appeal In Memoirs
This post is the fifth in our series, The Truth About Memoirs. We talk about 4 primal connections and their universal appeal in memoirs.

What To Do When All Your Characters Sound The Same
One of my pet peeves when I read a book is that I don’t always know who is speaking. This post tells you what to

3 Ways To Introduce Your Characters In The First Few Lines
This post is about how writers should introduce their characters in the first few lines. It includes 3 ways to help you introduce your characters as

The Truth About Memoirs – 7 Simple Ways To Find Those Lost Moments
This post is the fourth in our series, The Truth About Memoirs, and in it we suggest 7 simple ways to find those lost moments.