
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.

7 Simple Tips To Organise Your Research
As a writer, research is a vital part of putting together your novel or your non-fiction book. In this post, we talk about 7 simple

3 Things Your Characters Should Not Be Doing
If you are writing a novel, we have put together a list of 3 things your characters should not be doing in your book.

3 Other Ways To Write That Happy Ever After Ending
In this post, we suggest 3 other ways to write that happy ever after ending.Â

My Writing Journey – Avoiding Burnout
Kathy Mann joined our Writers Write – How to write a book course in 2015. She is launching her book in November. This is her

Wake Up Writing – Morning Rituals For Busy Scribes
Do you wake up writing? In this post, we talk about morning rituals for busy scribes to help you create a writing routine.

5 Ways To Sneak Setting Into Short Stories
How do I include setting in short stories? We need to convey a sense of setting in our short stories. In this post, we give

5 Creative Ways To Use Footnotes In Fiction
Have you ever thought of using footnotes in your books? Use these five creative ways to use footnotes in fiction.

Make The Most Of A Scene Through The Senses – With A Simple List
The senses are a powerful way to lift your writing. We suggest how you can make the most of a scene through the senses, with

31 Writing Prompts For October 2017
“Writing prompts have saved me on more than one occasion. Some days I come to the page with enthusiasm, words brimming, stories bubbling. Other days,

Don’t Quit NaNo | Finish Week 4
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? In this post, we give you tips to help you finish week 4 of NaNo.

How To Edit Your Writing Like A Pro
Learn how to edit your writing like a pro with practical tips, a simple editing process, and three media tools every writer should use. {6}

Don’t Quit NaNo | Tips For Week 3
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? In this post, we give you tips to help you get through week 3 of NaNo.

What Makes A Compelling First Chapter?
Are you wondering how to begin your book? In this post, we look at what makes a compelling first chapter – with examples.

Don’t Quit NaNo | Week 2 Is Coming
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? In this post we suggest that you don’t quit NaNo and give you tips to help you

The Romantic Hero
In this post, we look at one of the lead characters of a category romance, the romantic hero, and give you tips for writing about

7 Common Horror Mistakes & How To Avoid Them
If you want to write scary stories, read our post on seven common horror mistakes and how to avoid them.

A Quick Start Guide To NaNoWriMo
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? Use our quick start guide to NaNoWriMo to help you.

How To Write An Action Scene In 3 Steps
Are you writing about a battle or a physical fight? In this post, we tell you how to write an action scene in 3 steps.

Fictional Pillars For Writers
We share links to our posts on the most important fictional pillars for writers, which are great resources for anybody who wants to write in a