10 Dialogue Mistakes Writers Make (And How To Fix Them)
Good dialogue makes characters come alive. Learn the 10 mistakes writers should avoid and use our infographic to create stronger, more natural conversations.
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5 Instances When You Need To Tell (Not Show) In Your Writing
Learn when to break the ‘show don’t tell’ rule. Discover five instances where telling can improve your writing and strengthen your story.
A Complete Glossary Of Terms For Fantasy Writers
Writing fantasy? Explore this complete glossary of fantasy terms every writer should know to create richer worlds and stronger stories
7 Supporting Character Types Every Writer Should Know
Discover seven supporting character archetypes that add conflict, guidance, and depth while strengthening your novel’s plot.
What Is A Sequel In Story Structure? A Writer’s Guide
In this post, you’ll learn how sequels shape story structure and why they are essential for building character, pacing, and tension.
What Is A Scene In Story Structure? A Writer’s Guide
Learn what makes a great scene in story structure. Discover the elements of effective scenes and how writers can use them to build stronger stories.
How To Write A Gripping Novel: 5 Essential Tips
Want to write a book readers can’t put down? Use these five practical tips for creating a gripping, page-turning story.
How Many Words Should A Novel Be? A Writer’s Guide To Word Counts
How many words should a novel be? Learn about word counts, how long your novel should be, and see examples to help you plan your
What Is A Novel Outline? 5 Strong Reasons To Outline Your Novel Before You Start Writing
What is a novel outline? Discover what it is and explore five strong reasons to outline your story before writing your first draft.
What Is A Good Daily Word Count? Lessons From 39 Famous Authors
Wondering how many words to write each day? Explore the daily word counts of 39 famous authors and their writing advice.
Characterisation Exercise: Then & Now
Has your character changed? In this post, we share a really useful characterisation exercise – then & now – for writers.
Writers Talk 2 | Writing A Book In A Year
Welcome to our new podcast series, Writers Talk. In our second podcast, we talk about writing a book in a year.
The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2020
In this post, we share the top 42 writing posts of 2020.
4 Things To Remember When Receiving Feedback On Your Writing
If you’ve had an appraisal on your writing, read this post. We discuss 4 things to remember when receiving feedback on your writing.
101 Horror Tropes For Writers
Writers of horror fiction can use this list of 101 horror tropes to add some frightening moments to their books.
5 Tips For Marketing Your Book In Multiple Languages
If you want to sell translations of your book across the world, read this post. We look at five tips for marketing your book in
5 Quick Fixes For A Lagging Scene
Are your scenes failing to light up the page? In this post, we give you 5 quick fixes for a lagging scene – with an
The 7 Principles Of Strong Dialogue
Writers often struggle to write dialogue. In this post, we look at the 7 principles of strong dialogue.
What Writers Can Learn From The Mandalorian
Everybody loves The Mandalorian, but why does it work? In this post, we look at what writers can learn from The Mandalorian.
How To Make The First Time We Meet A Character Epic
Do you want the first time you meet a character to be epic? We tell you how to make the first time we meet a
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