
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.

5 Best Self-Accountability Tips For Writers
Are you stuck at home and struggling to write? In this post, we share the 5 best self-accountability tips for writers.

5 Essential Exercises For Pacing A Story
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes five essential exercises for pacing a story.

5 Essential Exercises For Writing About Setting
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes five essential exercises for writing about setting.

3 Reasons Why We Write
What are the reasons why we write? There is no right answer, just a write answer. In this post, we will explore some of the

Mary Hoffman’s Top 10 Rules For Fantasy Writers
Mary Hoffman is the bestselling British author of more than 100 books. Here are Mary Hoffman’s Top 10 Rules For Fantasy Writers.

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

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