7 Ways To Create A Spectacular Magic System For Your Novel
What is a magic system? Learn 7 ways to create a spectacular magic system for your fantasy novel and make your world more believable.
Creative Writing
What Is Anger? 37 Ways To Write About Anger
Learn how to write believable anger. Discover 37 practical ways to show this powerful emotion in fiction.
What Is A Synopsis? How To Write A One-Page Synopsis (With Examples)
What is a synopsis? Learn how to write a one-page synopsis for your novel with our easy template, step-by-step guide, and three examples.
Heroes Vs Anti-Heroes: What’s The Difference?
In this table, we explore the differences between heroes and anti-heroes for writers.
9 Ways To Set Up A Believable Fictional Breakup
Are your characters heading for a split? Discover 9 ways to set up a believable fictional breakup that feels natural and convincing.
3 Ways Sidekicks Strengthen Your Novel
Does your main character need more than a confidant? In this post, we look at sidekicks and the important roles they play in novels.
Have You Chosen The Wrong Character As A Protagonist?
Have you chosen the wrong character as your protagonist? Are they too passive? In this post, we look at how to tell if you’re writing
Does Your Character Fight, Freeze, Flee, Or Fawn?
Discover how characters who fight, freeze, flee, or fawn respond to conflict, and use these reactions to create believable fiction.
30 Character Motivations To Kickstart Your Story
Explore 30 character motivations to create memorable characters, drive your plot, and kickstart your next story.
10 Dialogue Mistakes Writers Make (And How To Fix Them)
Good dialogue makes characters come alive. Learn the 10 mistakes writers should avoid and use our infographic to create stronger, more natural conversations.
5 Ways To Weave Setting Into Short Stories
Learn how to weave setting into short stories with five simple techniques that bring your fictional world to life without wasting words.
How To Use Wants, Needs, And Fears To Create Better Characters
Learn how to use your characters’ wants, needs, and fears to build stronger motivations, create conflict, and drive your story forward.
What’s The Difference Between A Commercial And A Literary Plot?
What’s the difference between a commercial and a literary plot? Discover how story goals, character journeys, and endings shape your novel.
How To Use Colour Psychology In Your Writing
What is colour psychology? How does colour affect what you write? In this post, we explore colour psychology for writers.
7 Secrets To Writing Happy Characters Without Boring Your Audience
Learn how to write happy characters without boring your audience by discovering seven ways to show their happiness and make readers care.
What Is A Phobia? How To Write Characters With Phobias
Learn what phobias are and how to write believable characters whose fears create conflict, shape their choices, and move your story forward.
3 Simple Ways To Make Your Hero Fight Back
Discover three simple ways to make your hero fight back, with examples from fiction to show you how to put your characters to the test.
7 Reasons To Write The Ending Of Your Novel First
Discover 7 reasons to write your ending first, with examples of successful authors who use this approach to plan and shape their stories.
How To Know When To Quit Writing
When should you quit a writing project? Discover the warning signs, ask the right questions, and learn when it’s time to move on.
How To Write A Character’s Moment Of Truth
Discover why every story needs a moment of truth, when a character faces their greatest challenge and reveals what they are made of.
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