
Online vs In-Person Writing Courses
Sometimes, people ask us if it is better to do a course in-class or online. In this post, we look at the pros and cons

Dashiell Hammett’s 24 Rules For Detective Writers
Who is Dashiell Hammet? In this post, we share American author, Dashiell Hammett’s 24 Rules For Detective Writers. {6}

5 Tips To Increase Your Productivity As A Writer
Writers struggle with finding the time to write. Over the past year, I’ve done 5 things that have drastically increased my productivity as a writer.

The Most Important Quality Modern Authors Need
Have modern authors forgotten how to be patient? In this post, we discuss the most important quality modern authors need to cultivate.

What Are Opening Scenes? 8 Types Of Opening Scenes That Could Work For Your Book
What are opening scenes? This post is about 8 types of opening scenes from screenwriting that also work when you write books.

Is The Age Of The Anti-Hero In Fiction Finally Here?
What does it mean to be an anti-hero? In this post, we ask: Is the age of the anti-hero in fiction finally here?

My Top 3 Favourite Blogs On Dialogue
In this post, our author shares his top 3 favourite blogs on dialogue to help you write your book.

Silver Screen Inspiration For Short Story Writers
There is a lot of silver screen inspiration for short story writers. In this post, we talk about films that were adapted from short stories.

My Top 3 Favourite Blogs On Plot
In this post, our author shares his top 3 favourite blogs on plot to help you write your book.

6 Ways To Discover What Your Memoir’s Really About
How do you know what to include in your memoir? If you’re a memoirist, use this post to discover what your memoir’s really about.

How To Use The Short Story Checklist
If you’re a short story writer, you’ll have read our post on why you need a short story checklist. In this post, we discuss how

Isn’t It Time To Invest In Your Writing?
So, you want to be a writer? If you’re serious about it, it may be time to invest in your writing.

The 4 Pillars Of Fantasy
Have you ever tried to write a fantasy and found the result wanting? In this post, we look at how the 4Â pillars of fantasy can

10 Mantras To Make You Grow As A Writer
If you’re struggling to find your writing rhythm, try these 10 mantras to make you grow as a writer.

Why You Need A Short Story Checklist
So you’ve finished writing your short story, but you’re not sure if it’s good enough. In this post, we discuss why you need a short

5 Story Killing Mistakes & How To Fix Them
Have you made one of these common writing mistakes? In this post, we explore 5 story killing mistakes and how you can fix them.

The Appraisal
So you’ve finished rewriting your book, but you still feel that you need some help. In this post, we look at the appraisal – and

The Final Draft & Rewriting
When you finish writing your book, it’s only the beginning of a lot more work. In this post, we look at the final draft and

7 Ways To Rescue A Writing Day That’s Not Happening
Have you ever had one of those wasted writing days? In this post, we look at 7 ways to rescue a writing day that’s not

About Essays (& How To Write A Great One)
In this post, we tell you all about essays, including the types of essays, and how to write a great one.