How Your Characters’ To-Do Lists Can Help You Plot Your Book
In this post, we show you how your characters’ to-do lists can help you plot your book.
Creative Writing
Why Writing A Memoir Is All About The ‘How’
In this post, we tell you why writing a memoir is all about the ‘how’.
What Is Happiness? 29 Ways To Write About Happiness
What is happiness? In this post, we have included 29 things for you to consider when you write about happiness.
The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2018
At the beginning of the year we have a tradition of posting our Top 42 Writing Posts from the previous year.
What Is Fear? 32 Ways To Write About Fear
What is fear? In this post, we have included 32 things for you to consider when you write about fear.
5 Simple Ways To Keep The Writing Dream Alive
Rather than a die-hard ‘to do’ list for the next twelve months, we look at 5 simple ways to keep the writing dream alive.
Do You Want To Write A Memoir?
Use this post to answer the question: Do you want to write a memoir?
Why You Need A Premise In Fiction
In this post, we write about what a premise is and why you need a premise in fiction. We explore the power of the premise.
7 Ways To Create Suspense In Your Memoir
We suggest 7 ways to create suspense in your memoir.
Breaking Down Writer’s Block
While some people cry foul at the mere mention of writer’s block, claiming it’s all in the writer’s mind, the fact that there are days
Why We Ask You
Once upon a time… When I was in my early 20s, struggling as a writer, my desktop computer crashed. I didn’t have any money to
5 Storytelling Software Options For Busy Writers
In this post, we look at five storytelling software options for busy writers.
A Magic Trick For Writing
The concept of point of view (POV) is a central magic of fiction writing. An editing client has just let me know he has problems
The AVBOB Poetry Project Year 2
Promoted Post Press release: When the AVBOB Poetry Project was first announced on Mandela Day 2017, the hope – though modest and tentative – was
Create Power Paragraphs For Stronger Storytelling
How do you structure your writing? One of the ways is by learning to create power paragraphs for stronger storytelling results.
Is Your Backstory A Threat To Your Book?
Is Your Backstory A Threat To Your Book? In this post, we ask if you have included too much backstory and if it is a
How To Publish A Book In 2018
How do authors go about publishing a book in 2018? Jane Friedman says she is always asked if authors should self-publish or traditionally publish.
3 Simple Ways To Kick-Start Your Writing
You’re sitting staring at a blank screen, panicking. In this post, we offer 3 simple ways to kick-start your writing – especially if you’re stuck.
5 Ways To Get Your Characters Back On Track
Are your main characters feeling unmotivated? In this post, we discuss 5 ways to get your characters back on track.
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