
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.

Word Count Problems: What’s The Deal With ‘Exactly’?
Do you have word count problems in short stories? In this post, we talk about why we should try to write to the word count in

5 Myths About Self-Publishing & Why They Are Simply Not True
In this post, we explore self-publishing, particularly the 5 myths about self-publishing and why they are simply not true.

Use The 7 Deadly Sins To Strengthen Your Antagonist’s Motives
In this post, we show how you can use the 7 deadly sins to strengthen your antagonist’s motives.

Writers Write – Our Book Reviews – July 2018
Welcome to our book reviews for July 2018. We hope you find one or two books that you will enjoy reading from the list. If

6 Good Reasons To Use Scrivener To Write Your Book
If you’re looking for some help with your writing, Scrivener may be the solution for you. Here are six good reasons to use it.

The Holiday Plot Generator
If you’re itching to write in the holidays, use our nostalgic holiday plot generator to get you started.

30 Essential Websites & Web Apps For Writers
Are you a writer looking for resources on the web? In this post, we share 30 essential websites and web apps for writers.

How To Write An Epic First Scene
Do you want to write an epic first scene for your story? In this post, we tell you how to do it – with examples.

What Are Clichés & Why Should I Avoid Them?
We are often told not to use clichés. In this post, we look at the definition of clichés and we tell you why you should

7 Essential Techniques For Better Pacing In Your Story
In this post, we look at how to pace your story. We have included 7 essential techniques for better pacing in your story, with examples.

How To Write An Epic First Line
Do you want to write an epic first line for your story? In this post, we tell you how to write an epic first line –

The Ultimate 31-Day Boot Camp For Writers
Are you looking for a writing challenge for the next 31 days? Use our ultimate 31-day boot camp for writers to inspire your writing.

Janet Burroway’s 3 Principles Of Effective Narrative Setting
In this post, we look at how a story works in a place through Janet Burroway’s 3 principles of effective narrative setting.

How To Write An Epic First Page
Do you want to write an epic first page for your story? In this post, we tell you how to do it – with first

Epilogues, Afterwords, & Appendices – What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between epilogues, afterwords, and appendices? We explain what they are, when to use them, and tips for writing them. We also include