
How To Define Your Character’s Narrative
What is a narrative? In this post, we write how to define your character’s narrative.

7 Things You Need In A Writing Partner
If you really want to improve your writing productivity, look out for these 7 things in your next critique or writing partner. Increase Your Productivity:

Harnessing The Power Of Time In Your Storytelling
Time is important in stories. The way time passes, the effects it has are all important. In this post we discuss harnessing the power of

Use Pulse Plotting To Get Your Story Moving
Pulse plotting is a shortcut for the frustrated writer, the rebel writer, the experimental writer, or even just the panicked writer. In this post, we

How To Write A Short Story – All The Tips You’ll Ever Need
In this post, we share links to all the tips you’ll ever need for writing your short stories.

Philip Pullman: On Writer’s Block
Philip Pullman is the author of many bestselling books. In this post, we’ve shared a piece from English novelist, Philip Pullman On Writer’s Block.

My Writing Journey – You’re Never Too Old!
Gill Mittins attended a Writers Write course and after turning 60, she published her first book. Read about Gill Mittins’ writing journey – you’re never

The Starter Block: Getting Ready To Write A Book
Are you standing on the writer’s starter block? Find out how to make sure that you’re fighting fit before you start writing a book.

Dear Writer: Advice For Beginner Authors
Dear Writer. In this post we share advice for beginner authors. If you want to write a book, it may be worth reading.

A Writing Secret Everyone Forgets
It’s important to find out what you’re good at when you write. In this post, we discuss a writing secret everyone forgets.Â

5 Things Writers Can Learn From People Watching
Have fun with people watching! In this post, we share 5 things writers can learn from people watching.

Gender Benders – A New Way To Look At Characters
Are you tired of writing the same old characters? In this post, we discuss gender benders – a new way to look at characters.

How Much Story Do You Need In Your Short Story?
Is your word count too high or too low? In this post, we ask and answer the question, How Much Story Do You Need In

Mashing Up Wild Plot Ideas
Have you tried to create a hybrid plot? In this post, we talk about making things different in your writing by mashing up wild plot

Doodle The Door Open: 3 Tips To Stay Creative
Are you looking for ways to maintain your creativity? In this post, our guest blogger shares three tips to stay creative with doodling.

Finding A New Lens For Old Plots
Play with ideas. In this post, we talk about reworking your story ideas and finding a new lens for old plots.

Naming Characters – 33 Fabulous Resources To Use
Naming characters in your stories is as important as naming your children. We have put together this list of 33 resources to use when naming

Test Your Plot – Finding A Fresh Angle Is Easier Than You Think
In this post, we talk about finding a way to test your plot and find a fresh angle. We include techniques for developing a fresh,

The Pros (& Cons) Of Outlining
In this post, our guest blogger writes about the pros and cons of outlining.

5 Ways To Create A Space for A Story To Grow
Stories sometimes hide from us and they need to be coaxed from the imagination to the page. Here are 5 ways to create a space