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.Â
Creative Writing
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.Â
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.
How To Pace A Romance Novel
We look at how romance authors learn to pace a romance novel. What keeps a reader glued to the page? What makes a romance story
Does Your Character Fight, Freeze, Or Flee?
In this post, we look at characters who fight, freeze, or flee.
The Art Of Writing Fiction With Fewer Settings
In this post, we look at writing fiction with fewer settings.
9 Must-Have Ingredients In A Romance Novel
What do you absolutely have to have in a romance novel? In this post, we look at the 9 must-have ingredients in a romance novel.
Press Kits For Authors – What Authors And Publishers Need To Do
It is next to impossible to find press photos for authors or to find authentic biographical information from them. In this post, we look at
5 Incredible Story Beginnings & Endings
In this post, we look at 5 incredible story beginnings & endings.
5 Things To Remember To Do When Publishing A Romance Novel
What do you do when you publish a romance story? In this post, we look at 5 things to remember to do when publishing a
How To Play Surrealist Word Games
In this post, we explore surrealist word games and how to play them. We include 5 surrealist word games for groups.
5 Things To Remember Not To Do When Publishing A Romance Novel
What do you not do when you publish a romance story? In this post, we look at 5 things to remember not to do when
Ask The Writing Coach – Pen Names
In this series, we put our own writing coach on the receiving end of your questions. This is the third question for Mia Botha who
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