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
Creative Writing
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.
3 Ways To Use Setting In Your Novel
So often setting is overlooked by writers. In this post, we look at 3 ways to use setting in your novel.
Persuasive Writing – The Most Persuasive Words
We all need to use persuasive writing. In this infographic, we look at the most persuasive words in English.
Grey Expectations – How ’50 Shades of Grey’ has affected publishing
Grey Expectations – Find out how ’50 Shades of Grey’ has affected publishing.
7 Quotes For Writers From Walt Disney
In this post from Writers Write, we share a selection of our favourite quotes for writers from Walt Disney.
5 Golden Rules For Submitting Your Work To Agents Or Publishers
We are always asked about how writers submit their work to publishers and agents. We found this great post on the Scottish Book Trust website, and they
How To Get Your Characters Into Trouble
In this post, we give you three ways to get your characters into trouble when you’re writing a book. Unlike real life, writers can make fictional characters
How To Make The Most Of Your Scenes When You Write
We love to make the most of scenes when we’re writing and in this post, we discuss how you can do it too.
3 Simple Ways To Get Your Hero To Make A Stand
 In this post, we will write about 3 simple ways to get your hero to make a stand.
Fallen Heroes – Creating Characters By Looking At Real People
We’re all fascinated by fallen heroes. We love creating characters by looking at real people and, in this post, we discuss how writers do it.
5 Lifelines For Writers With Deadlines
Are you struggling to meet your writing deadlines? Every writer does. In this post, we offer 5 lifelines for writers with deadlines.
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