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
Creative Writing
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
All About The Romance Writing Genre
Genres are great because they give us guarantees. We like to buy specific books in well-known genres because we enjoy the formula and we know
Why You Need To Write Your Memoir Like Fiction
If you are writing a memoir, this post is a must-read. In it we tell you why you need to write your memoir like fiction.
The Super Simple Story Structure & How to Use It
Are you looking for a great plotting formula? In this post, we look at a super simple story structure and tell you how to use
5 Things To Remember While Writing A Novel
If you’re writing a book, there are a few things to keep in mind. In this post, we look at 5 things to remember while
6 Differences Between A Novel & A Memoir
Are you wondering if you should write a memoir or a novel based on your life experiences? In this post, we look at six differences
How To Write An Ethically & Socially Sensitive Story
Why should a writer care about being socially and ethically sensitive? If you’re thinking about writing an ethically and socially sensitive story, find out how to
The Edit
So you’ve finished rewriting your book and you’ve had an appraisal. Now it’s time to get some more help. In this post, we look at
What Is Business Writing? Everything You Need To Know About Business Writing
What is business writing? If you work in a business and you write to colleagues and clients, you are a business writer. In this post,
Your Book: What To Cut & What To Keep
Are you over- or under-writing your story? In this post, we look at five things you need to cut from your book and six things
How To Use The Short Story Checklist
If you’re a short story writer, you’ll have read our post on why you need a short story checklist. In this post, we discuss how
Isn’t It Time To Invest In Your Writing?
So, you want to be a writer? If you’re serious about it, it may be time to invest in your writing.
The 4 Pillars Of Fantasy
Have you ever tried to write a fantasy and found the result wanting? In this post, we look at how the 4Â pillars of fantasy can
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