What Are Opening Scenes? 8 Types Of Opening Scenes That Could Work For Your Book
What are opening scenes? This post is about 8 types of opening scenes from screenwriting that also work when you write books.
Creative Writing
Is The Age Of The Anti-Hero In Fiction Finally Here?
What does it mean to be an anti-hero? In this post, we ask: Is the age of the anti-hero in fiction finally here?
My Top 3 Favourite Blogs On Dialogue
In this post, our author shares his top 3 favourite blogs on dialogue to help you write your book.
Silver Screen Inspiration For Short Story Writers
There is a lot of silver screen inspiration for short story writers. In this post, we talk about films that were adapted from short stories.
My Top 3 Favourite Blogs On Plot
In this post, our author shares his top 3 favourite blogs on plot to help you write your book.
6 Ways To Discover What Your Memoir’s Really About
How do you know what to include in your memoir? If you’re a memoirist, use this post to discover what your memoir’s really about.
My Top 3 Favourite Blogs On Viewpoint
In this post, our author shares his top 3 favourite blogs on viewpoint to help you write your book.
How To Write A Non-Fiction Book Proposal
A great non-fiction book proposal will show that you have thought through your idea, and more importantly, it will show that you know how to
7 Ways To Evoke The Emotions You Want From Your Readers
How do you want your readers to feel? In this post, we talk about 7 ways to evoke the emotions you want from your readers.
My Top 3 Favourite Blogs On Character
Writers need characters. In this post, our author shares his top 3 favourite blogs on character to help you write your book.
The Ultimate 31-Day Boot Camp For Writers
Are you looking for a writing challenge for the next 31 days? Use our ultimate 31-day boot camp for writers to inspire your writing.
Janet Burroway’s 3 Principles Of Effective Narrative Setting
In this post, we look at how a story works in a place through Janet Burroway’s 3 principles of effective narrative setting.
How To Write An Epic First Page
Do you want to write an epic first page for your story? In this post, we tell you how to do it – with five
Epilogues, Afterwords, & Appendices – What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between epilogues, afterwords, and appendices? We explain what they are, when to use them, and tips for writing them. We also include
Can You Write 52 Scenes In 52 Weeks?
Can you write 52 Scenes in 52 Weeks? Our sister website, Deadlines for Writers, has the perfect writing challenge for you.
Writers Talk 1 | Neil Gaiman
Welcome to our new podcast series, Writers Talk. In our first podcast our writers talk about the British author, Neil Gaiman.
Hard Or Soft Worldbuilding: What Every Writer Needs To Know
What’s the difference between hard worldbuilding and soft worldbuilding? We explain both types of worldbuilding, give examples, and help you decide which approach is best
15 Adjectives To Delete To Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
Do you use too many adjectives in your writing? We look at 15 adjectives to delete or replace that will strengthen your writing immediately.
5 Common Traits Of A Successful Memoir
If you’re writing your life story, use this short checklist to find out if you’ve included the 5 common traits of a successful memoir.
Traditional Publishing – Part Three
This week, Mia Botha continues her interviews with staff members at Pan Macmillan South Africa, who answer our questions on traditional publishing.
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