
9 Quick Fixes For Short Story Writers Who Run Out Of Ideas
Are you struggling to write a short story? This post includes 9 quick fixes for short story writers who run out of ideas.

5 Truly Unusual Ways To Round Out Your Characters
We have put together 5 truly unusual ways for you to round out your characters in this post.

Scene Salad – The Simplest Way To Make The Most Of A Scene
You want a scene in a novel to have all the right ingredients. In this post, we look at a scene salad- the simplest way

6 Things To Do When You Finish Writing Your Book
In this post, we discuss six things to do when you finish writing your book.

6 Big Changes Digital Brings To Publishing
There are 6 big changes digital brings to publishing. Take a closer look at these six big shifts in publishing so that you can stand

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.

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.

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

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.