
Do You Have A Romance Novel In You?
This competition is now closed. Harlequin Romance is always looking for new authors to write for them. The Harlequin Romance Blitz is your chance to

Back To Basics: 3 Steps To Setting
As we wrap up January of the New Year, we’re looking at the three basics of fiction writing, and we’ve covered plot and character and

Back To Basics: 3 Steps To Character
To kick start the new year, we’re getting back to the core basics of fiction writing – plot, character, and setting. This week, our focus

The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2017
These were the posts you most wanted to see on this website in 2017.

Back To Basics: 3 Steps To Plot
What are the best plots? We thought we should go back to basics with 3 steps to plot your story.

The Writers Write Book Reading Challenge
Are you looking for a fun way to set yourself a reading goal for the year ahead? In this post, we give you a book

10 Perfect Writing Prompts For Christmas
It does not matter if you love or loathe the Christmas holidays. Either way, they present wonderful opportunities for writers. We’ve included 10 perfect writing

Writing Sex Scenes – If You’re Brave Enough To Try
As writers, we should know everything about our characters, including how they act on a sexual level. In this post, we talk about writing sex

7 Tips For Writing A Great Book Review
We have put together this post with 7 tips for writing a great book review. Share this book review image with your friends.

Write Your Novel In A Year
In this post, we’ve put together a full list of all the posts to help you write your novel in a year. Finish your book

Patricia Hampl On Writing Memoirs
We explore the award-winning memoirist, Patricia Hampl’s thoughts on writing memoirs. We look at the role of memory, the form, the art, and the craft

Meet The Best Priest Detectives In Fiction
Faith meets mystery. Find out why priest detective stories work, and meet 10 of the best crime-solving clerics in fiction.

The Strange World of Slipstream Fiction – What Is It?
We define slipstream fiction, present its characteristics, and provide examples. We also offer tips for writing slipstream fiction.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Emotions
In this post, we explore how to write emotions in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing emotions.

4 Point Of View Choices For Writers
Primarily, point of view is a matter of distance and in this post, we look at the 4 point of view choices for writers.

Horror Movies Are Popular (& Why You Should Write Them)
We’re writing about horror movies and why they are so popular. We also tell you why you should write horror.

7 Deadly Rules For Creating A Villain
Every story has a villain. In this post we write about the 7 deadly rules for creating a villain for your stories.

Elizabeth George’s Writing Process
We’re writing about the acclaimed police procedural writer, Elizabeth George. In this post, we explore Elizabeth George’s writing process.

Why A Good Vocabulary Is Important For Writers
We write about why a good vocabulary is important for writers. We give examples of vocabulary, and tips on how to expand your vocabulary.

What Is Imagery & How Do You Use It In Fiction Writing?
What is imagery and how do you use it in fiction writing? We define imagery and explain how fiction writers can use it in their