10 Basic Dos And Dont’s For Plotting – Infographic
We have created an infographic on the basic do’s and don’ts for plotting.
Creative Writing
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
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.
6 Quick Fixes For Adding Setting To Your Story
What do you do when you’ve finished your first draft and realise that you haven’t paid enough attention to setting? Here are 6 quick fixes
Chronicles Of An African Mallu
Find out more about Manjusha Sunil’s new book, Chronicles of an African Mallu.
8 Things To Do With A Rejected Manuscript
Here are 8 things to do with a rejected manuscript, and how to see every rejection letter you will ever get as a good thing.
How To Choose Your Genre
In this post, we think about genre and its importance to authors, and we give you tips on how to choose your genre.
Writers Talk 6 | Fantasy Sub-Genres
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our sixth podcast, we talk about fantasy sub-genres.
How To Use Setting As A Source Of Conflict
Have you thought of using a location to increase the tension in your story? In this post, we look at how to use setting as
7 Lessons In Better Writing From The Beatles
Looking for some writing advice and inspiration? In this post, we include 7 lessons in better writing from The Beatles.
7 Scenes You Won’t Find In Good Fiction Writing
Are you wondering which scenes to include in a book? In this post, we reveal 7 scenes you won’t find in good fiction writing.
A Sneak Peek At The Dialogue Workbook
In this post we take a sneak peek at The Dialogue Workbook that was recently added to our workbook selection.
What Is An Analogy & How Do I Write One?
In this post, we ask and answer the questions: ‘What is an analogy?’ and ‘How do I write one?’ We also give examples of analogies.
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