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
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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.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.
The 4 Pillars Of Magic Realism
Have you ever wondered what magic realism is? In this post, we look at how the four pillars of magic realism can improve your storytelling
The Greatest Fictional World Builders: Akira Toriyama
This is the seventh post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach you to write. Our seventh fictional world builder
How To Write An Author Bio
Are you struggling to tell the world about you as a writer? In this post, we tell you how to write an author bio.
5 Myths To Break When Writing A Good Character
We look at 5 myths to break when writing a good character. We use Leonard from The Big Bang Theory as an example of an
What Is A Satire & How Do I Write One?
In this post, we look at satires. We ask and answer the questions: What is a satire and how do I write one?
Why Writers Write
Why do you write? In this post, we look at why writers write and include excellent examples for each point.
7 Types Of Narcissists To Use In Your Next Story
In the post, we offer 7 types of narcissists to use in your next story, whether it’s a short story, screenplay or novel, with exercises
How To Be Successful In The Publishing World
Writers need publishers and publishers need writers. In this post, we look at how to be successful in the publishing world.
What Can Actors Teach Writers About Character?
A good actor reveals a living character – can a writer do the same? In this post we ask: What can actors teach writers about
The 5 Pillars Of Action-Adventure
Are you writing an action-adventure story? In this post, we look at how including the five pillars of action-adventure can improve the story you’re writing.
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