
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.

101 Words To Describe Weather
Writers know that using the weather in their descriptions is a great way to make stories more relatable. Use this comprehensive list of words that

7 Questions For Writers On Rejection
Every writer has to deal with rejection at some point. In this post, we have 7 questions for writers on rejection.

5 Ways To Find Your Way Back To Creativity & Writing
In this post, we offer you a way to beat burnout and 5 ways to find your way back to creativity and writing.

The Ultimate Ghostwriting Guide (For Clients & Writers)
Are you thinking of hiring a ghostwriter or becoming a ghostwriter? In this post, we’ve created the ultimate ghostwriting guide for clients and writers.

6 Tips For Finding Your Writing Tribe
In this post, we look at the value of finding a writing community, and give you 6 tips for finding your writing tribe.

On Plot-Driven vs Character-Driven Stories
In this post, we explore the difference between plot-driven and character-driven stories.

Writers Talk 10 | Creativity & Imagination
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our tenth podcast, we talk about Creativity and Imagination for writers.

You Don’t Have To Do Anything As A Writer
Are you tired of all the writing rules? In this post, we’re here to tell you that you don’t have to do anything as a

How Much Detail Do You Need In A Novel?
Are you struggling with descriptions in your book? In this post we answer the question, ‘How much detail do you need in a novel?’

Writers Talk 9 | Journey To The West
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our ninth podcast, we talk about the classic text, Journey To The West.