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.
Why You Should Open Yourself Up To The Possibilities Of Story
Sometimes we forget that writing a story is about possibility. In this post, we discuss why you should open yourself up to the possibilities of
Joe Eszterhas’s 10 Golden Rules Of Screenwriting
In this post, we’ve shared screenwriter, Joe Eszterhas’s 10 Golden Rules of Screenwriting.
5 Questions On Self-Publishing Answered
Neil Wright is a South African writer and the owner of Wright Publishing. He shares this post to answer five questions on self-publishing.
5 Reasons Why Writing A Memoir Is Like Writing A Short Film
Short films are about the most important moments in a character’s life. In this post, we suggest 5 reasons why writing a memoir is like
Jaime Lowe’s 8 Rules For Writing Memoirs
In this post, we’ve shared American writer and memoirist, Jaime Lowe’s 8 Rules For Writing Memoirs.
11 Steps To Writing A Bestselling Novel
Most writers dream about writing a bestselling novel. Are you one of them? Here are 11 steps to writing a bestselling novel.
6 Superhero Writing Tips From Stan Lee
We’ve put together a post that includes 6 superhero writing tips from Stan Lee.
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
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