What Is A Sub-Plot In Fiction? 6 Sub-Plots Every Writer Should Know
What is a sub-plot? Learn how sub-plots strengthen a novel. Explore six types of sub-plots writers can use to add depth, conflict, and emotion to
Creative Writing
A Complete Guide To Writing Prompts & Daily Writing Practice
What is a writing prompt, and why should you practise writing every day? Discover how writing prompts can strengthen your writing practice, boost creativity, and
7 Gripping Dystopian Plot Ideas For Writers
Looking for gripping dystopian story ideas? Here are 7 dystopian plot ideas to inspire your next dark and unforgettable story.
How To Write Great Dialogue In Fiction
What is dialogue in writing? We explain how to write great dialogue. Every writer needs to master the art of writing dialogue to create believable
What Is An Unreliable Narrator? 9 Types Every Writer Should Know
What is an unreliable narrator? We explore the 9 types of unreliable narrator, why they work so well in fiction, and memorable examples every writer
How Writers Use The 4 Main Characters As Literary Devices
Who are the four main characters in fiction? We explore how these character roles function as literary devices—and how you can use them to strengthen
Mastering Point Of View In Writing
Viewpoint, or point of view, is the lens through which a story is told. In this post, we explain what point of view is, how
The Art Of Writing A Great Love Triangle
Why do love triangles keep readers hooked? Discover the art of writing a great love triangle and learn how to create emotional conflict, tension, and
What You Could Be Reading Right Now
Discover what you could be reading right now with inspiring book recommendations, literary trends, and ideas to spark your own writing.
7 Essential Elements Every Writer Must Master
Discover 7 essential elements every writer must master, from plot and characters to pacing and endings. Learn how to craft stories readers love.
Show Don’t Tell: 21 Emotions to Paint in Words
In this infographic, we look at how to use techniques to show a story.
How Many Characters Are Too Many?
How many characters are too many? When you’re writing a story, how do you know when you have too many characters in your book?
Happy Ever After Is A Choice Not A Given
Why do we need a happy ever after in our romance stories? Is happy ever after a choice and not a given? We give you
What Readers Gift To Writers
What exactly is the magic bond between readers and writers? Romantics say you’ll never know. Realists say it’s an exchange of money for books. I
20 Boring Adverbs & What To Use Instead
In this post, we look at boring adverbs and what to use instead.
The Last Month Left To Write
It’s the last month left to write before the end of the year. Read our post for last month suggestions for writers.
The 5 Easiest Genres To Plot
Are you looking for a genre? Have you thought about which genre to choose? In this post, we explore the 5 easiest genres to plot.
The 5 Toughest Genres To Plot
Some genres are more difficult to write than others. In this post, we explore the 5 toughest genres to plot in fiction.
Thanksgiving For Writers
In this post, we explore what Thanksgiving can mean for writers and how writers can celebrate Thanksgiving.
16 Tricky Cases of Uncommon Plurals
Jennifer Frost writes: ‘Ready to tackle the quirks of English plurals? GrammarCheck’s latest infographic spells out the ‘fish vs. fishes’ debate and more. It’s a
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