
3 Truly Odd Protagonists & Why We Really Really Like Them
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

9 Ways To Bring The Funny In Your Fiction
We all like the idea of making people laugh with our stories. Our guest blogger shares 9 ways to bring the funny in your fiction.

Why You Should Write A Screenplay
Do you want to write a screenplay? This post is about the magic of screenwriting and why this may be the perfect place for writers

Janet Evanovich’s 12 Tips For Writing A Query Letter
Janet Evanovich is the bestselling American author of the Stephanie Plum series of novels. Read Janet Evanovich’s 12 tips for writing a query letter.

5 Lies New Screenwriters Tell Themselves
Do you want to write a screenplay? It can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but beware the 5 lies new screenwriters tell themselves.

How To Create Perfect Settings In Your Memoir – Or Any Other Book
Learn how to create perfect settings in your memoir – or any other book and find out the unintended consequences of a lack of setting

Why Method Writing Makes You A Better Author
Actors use method acting to become better at their jobs. Writers can use method writing to become better at theirs.

Poetry 101: Creating Figurative Language Using Literary Devices
In this post, we continue our poetry 101 series and discuss creating figurative language using literary devices.

Is The Typewriter The New Must-Have Writing Tool?
GUEST POST When you think of a typewriter, do you visualise obsolete machines with some decorative value? Do you think of them as the source

Is Game Of Thrones Worth Your Time?
The new Game of Thrones TV series is coming out. This got me thinking about how my opinion of the franchise has changed over the

5 Tips For Marketing Your Book In Multiple Languages
If you want to sell translations of your book across the world, read this post. We look at five tips for marketing your book in

What Is Visual Storytelling? 10 Essential Techniques Every Writer Should Know
What is visual storytelling? Discover 10 essential visual storytelling techniques writers can use to create emotion, tension, and unforgettable characters in fiction.

5 Quick Fixes For A Lagging Scene
Are your scenes failing to light up the page? In this post, we give you 5 quick fixes for a lagging scene – with an

The 7 Principles Of Strong Dialogue
Writers often struggle to write dialogue. In this post, we look at the 7 principles of strong dialogue.

What Writers Can Learn From The Mandalorian
Everybody loves The Mandalorian, but why does it work? In this post, we look at what writers can learn from The Mandalorian.

How To Make The First Time We Meet A Character Epic
Do you want the first time you meet a character to be epic? We tell you how to make the first time we meet a

4 Novel-Writing Resolutions To Keep
Writers struggle to complete projects. In this post, we share 4 novel-writing resolutions to keep that will help you write your story.

Essential Advice For Writing The Christmas-Themed Story
Do you want to know more about writing a Christmas-themed story? In this post, we give you essential advice for writing the Christmas-themed story.

How To Write With Authority
What does it mean to write with authority? In this post, our guest blogger tells you how to do it, with examples.

Getting Away With Murder: A 5-Point Plan On How To Kill A Character
To live or not to live? Are you getting away with murder? Are you thinking of killing a fictional character? If you are, use our