
Yes, You Do Need Scenes And Sequels In Memoirs
If you’re writing a memoir, this is a must-read. In this post, we discuss why you need to include scenes and sequels in memoirs.

204 Words That Describe Colours – A Resource For Writers
This post includes interesting facts about colours and a selection of words writers can use to describe colours.

Billy Wilder’s 10 Tips For Writing Screenplays
We share the Austrian-American screenwriter, Billy Wilder’s 10 tips for writing screenplays.

Love Is Never The Goal – Even When You Write Romance
In this post, we discuss why love is never a good story goal – even when you’re writing a romance.

Why Every Writer Needs To Read These Reference Books
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101 Science Fiction Tropes For Writers
Writers can use this list of 101 science fiction tropes to add some Zap! to their writing.

75 Words To Describe Smells (A Writer’s Resource)
Writers know engaging the senses brings stories to life. We explore 75 words that describe smells, and how to use them effectively in your writing.

6 Ways Bridge Can Make You A Better Writer
What does bridge have to do with writing? Our blogger tells you why bridge can make you a better writer.

What J. K. Rowling & Other Bestselling Authors Know About Setting
Find out what J.K. Rowling and other bestselling authors know about setting. Setting is a non-negotiable part of the writing process. It is not just

Where Should You Begin Your Memoir?
Where should you begin your memoir? In this post, we write about choosing the best place to begin your memoir.

What’s Your Story’s Tone? (& Why It Matters More Than You Think)
In this blog, we look at how tone shapes stories and novels, why it matters, and how to use it in your own work.

What Is A Cozy Horror & How Do I Write One?
A cozy horror is a relatively new sub-genre of horror. In this post, we explore what a cozy horror is, with examples. We also give

What Is A Parody & How Do I Write One?
Everybody enjoys a good parody, but they’re extremely hard to write! In this post, we’ll look at what parody is and give a few tips

Figurative Language – Definition & Examples
What is figurative language? We define figurative language and give you 12 examples of figurative language.

Which Book Genre Should You Be Writing In 2026?
In this post we look at bestselling fiction genres and top-selling books from 2025 and which book genre you should be writing in 2026.

The 5 Pillars Of Speculative Fiction
Are you writing Speculative Fiction? In this post, we define speculative fiction – with examples – and look at how the 5 Pillars of Speculative

A Quick Start Guide To Foreshadowing
In this post, we define foreshadowing in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to foreshadowing to help you when you’re writing.

What Is Freewriting & How Do I Use It?
What is freewriting and how do I use freewriting? Read about 5 powerful freewriting techniques to reignite your inspiration, deepen your stories, and help you

The 7 Pillars Of Historical Fiction
Are you a fan of historical fiction? Would you like to write a historical novel on your own? In this post, we define the 7

The Rules For Writing An Excellent Time Travel Adventure
Time travel is the concept of traveling into the past or the future — usually in fiction. In this post we cover the rules for