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.
Horror Masters: 3 Spooky Tips To Write Like Lovecraft, Poe, & King
If you’re writing a scary story, there are no better writers to imitate than the masters of the horror genre. In this post, we’ve included
Self-Publishing – Part Four
In this post, we end our video series on self-publishing as an option for authors. This is part four, with the fourth video on self-publishing.
Billy Collins’s 6 Pleasures Of Poetry
Do you want to capture your reader’s attention? In this post, we explain how Billy Collins’s 6 pleasures of poetry will help you become a
50 Verbs That Will Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
People tell us to use strong, descriptive verbs, but what does this mean? In this post, we look at 50 verbs that will strengthen your
The Essential SEO Writing Guide (With 11 SEO Writing Tips)
If you write for a blog, you need to know about SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). In this post about Search Engine Optimisation we share 11
Self-Publishing – Part Three
In this post, we continue our series on self-publishing as an option for authors. Thank you for all the lovely questions and feedback we have
What Is Plain Language? The Plain Language Writing Guide (& 10 Examples Of How To Write In Plain Language)
What is plain language? This plain language writing guide includes a definition, when to use it, tips for using it, and 10 examples of how
The 5 Pillars Of Thrillers
Are you writing a thriller? In this post, we look at how the five pillars of thrillers can improve your story.
How To Develop Strong Characters Children Will Relate To
Are you writing children’s books? In this post, we tell you how to develop strong characters children will relate to in your stories.
Self-Publishing – Part Two
In this post, we continue our series on self-publishing as an option for authors.
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