
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 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

Use Pulse Plotting To Get Your Story Moving
Pulse plotting is a shortcut for the frustrated writer, the rebel writer, the experimental writer, or even just the panicked writer. In this post, we

How To Write A Short Story – All The Tips You’ll Ever Need
In this post, we share links to all the tips you’ll ever need for writing your short stories.

Philip Pullman: On Writer’s Block
Philip Pullman is the author of many bestselling books. In this post, we’ve shared a piece from English novelist, Philip Pullman On Writer’s Block.

My Writing Journey – You’re Never Too Old!
Gill Mittins attended a Writers Write course and after turning 60, she published her first book. Read about Gill Mittins’ writing journey – you’re never

The Starter Block: Getting Ready To Write A Book
Are you standing on the writer’s starter block? Find out how to make sure that you’re fighting fit before you start writing a book.

Dear Writer: Advice For Beginner Authors
Dear Writer. In this post we share advice for beginner authors. If you want to write a book, it may be worth reading.

A Writing Secret Everyone Forgets
It’s important to find out what you’re good at when you write. In this post, we discuss a writing secret everyone forgets.Â