Why Your Characters’ Names Are Your Secret Ingredient
What we name the characters in our stories is important. In this post, we discuss why your characters’ names are your secret ingredient.
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5 Ways To Identify A Good Self-Publishing Service Provider & Why You Should Use One
In this post, we look at 5 ways to identify a good self-publishing service provider and discuss why you should use one.
7 Completely Mad Plot Methods You Never Thought Of Before
In this post, we explore 7 completely mad plot methods you probably never thought of before.
7 Points To Consider When You Choose A Tense For Your Short Story
In this post, we discuss how to choose a tense for your short story. Here are 7 Points To Consider When You Choose A Tense
Don DeLillo’s Writing Guide
In this article, we share a post on American author, Don DeLillo’s writing guide.
6 Myths About Genre That Should Be Shattered
The boundaries of genre have become more fluid in recent years. There are, however, some lingering myths that we need to debunk. Here are 6
14 Tips For Entering Short Story Competitions
We all want to make a good impression when we enter competitions. In this post, we include 14 tips for entering short story competitions.
5 Ways To Trust Your Instinct For Storytelling
We are all born with an instinct for storytelling and narrative. In this post, we share 5 ways to trust your instinct for storytelling.
6 Ways To Experiment In Short Stories
Do you want to try something different in your short story? In this post, we give you 6 ways to experiment in short stories.
Perennial NaNoWriMo Calendar
November is novel writing month – NaNoWriMo – and the goal, if you participate, is to write a novel of 50 000 words in 30 days.
The Internal Critic Strikes Back
In this post, our blogger gets a letter from his inner critic when the internal critic strikes back.
What Are The Rules Of Write Club?
In this post, we share the rules of Write Club. The first rule of Write Club is: There are no rules.
Basic Plot Structure – 5 Plotting Moments That Matter
Use these 5 plotting moments that matter to start outlining your book. It is the basis of a basic plot structure.
A List Of Famous Fictional Detectives
Sometimes authors create a detective readers love. In this post, we share a list of famous fictional detectives.
5 Short Cuts For Creating An Inciting Moment
In the beginning of a story, a main character is confronted with a crisis. This post includes five short cuts for creating an inciting moment.
When A Writer Dies
When a writer dies the world is a sadder place. When a writer dies a star goes out. ≈ ← This is a pinch of
The Top 12 Quotes On Writing Memoirs
We share our top 12 quotes on writing memoirs. If you love to read and write memoirs, you will love to hear what famous writers
9 Modern Writing Muses Every Writer Needs
This post is about the 9 modern muses writers need to make them write.
Play It Again, Sam
Play It Again, Sam. Read this post to find out why you need to think about naming characters.
5 Essential Tips For Writing A Memoir
In this post, we share 5 essential tips for writing a memoir.
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