What is gaslighting? Are you looking for ways to make your antagonist more controlling? Use these gaslighting phrases to make your antagonist more manipulative.
Our blogger writes about scaring your readers and shares eight tips for writing a great horror story.
Great writing engages the senses—especially sound. Use this comprehensive list of words that describe sounds to bring your writing to life. {6}
We write about the least you should know about your protagonist and antagonist in the stories you create. If you know who your protagonist and
There are millions of blogs out there and it’s difficult to keep a reader’s attention. Use these 15 really useful blog writing guidelines to write
How do you include conflict in memoirs? We discuss the mistakes writers make with conflict in memoirs.
Find out why the Marvel Universe is plotted like a book.
We write about why credible characters are essential for a convincing screenplay.
We write about the 4 best places to put plot twists in your screenplay.
This post is about three truly odd protagonists, why they became so popular, and what we can learn from them. Here are 3 truly odd protagonists
In this post, we explore seven simple reasons why you should write a memoir and why your life story matters and is worth telling.
Writing a memoir? Use this checklist to review your story, strengthen your writing, and make sure your memoir is ready for readers.
What is a theme? Learn what a story theme is and how to find it. Use these three simple steps to uncover the deeper meaning
You don’t have to be crazy to be a writer, but embracing your inner madness can definitely make you a better writer.
What is a story goal in fiction writing? Learn how a concrete story goal helps writers create stronger plots, build conflict, and structure novels that
Good writers avoid using words like ‘very’ and ‘really too often. Use these 45 alternatives to ‘very’ to make your writing stronger, clearer, and more
What is tone in writing? Learn the definition of tone and discover 155 words that can help you describe an author’s tone, analyse literature, and
In this post, we define characterisation, look at direct characterisation and indirect characterisation, and ask which one authors should use.
Where your story is set is important. Use this ultimate worldbuilding and setting checklist to create richer, more believable fictional worlds for any genre.
Learn how to master the ‘Show Don’t Tell’ technique with five simple writing strategies. This post includes clear examples to help writers create more engaging
