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.
Creative Writing
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,
3 Truly Odd Protagonists & Why We Really Really Like Them
This post is about three truly odd protagonists, why they became so popular, and what we can learn from them. Here are 3 truly odd protagonists
9 Ways To Bring The Funny In Your Fiction
We all like the idea of making people laugh with our stories. Our guest blogger shares 9 ways to bring the funny in your fiction.
Why You Should Write A Screenplay
Do you want to write a screenplay? This post is about the magic of screenwriting and why this may be the perfect place for writers
Janet Evanovich’s 12 Tips For Writing A Query Letter
Janet Evanovich is the bestselling American author of the Stephanie Plum series of novels. Read Janet Evanovich’s 12 tips for writing a query letter.
5 Lies New Screenwriters Tell Themselves
Do you want to write a screenplay? It can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but beware the 5 lies new screenwriters tell themselves.
How To Create Perfect Settings In Your Memoir – Or Any Other Book
Learn how to create perfect settings in your memoir – or any other book and find out the unintended consequences of a lack of setting
Why Method Writing Makes You A Better Author
Actors use method acting to become better at their jobs. Writers can use method writing to become better at theirs.
Poetry 101: Creating Figurative Language Using Literary Devices
In this post, we continue our poetry 101 series and discuss creating figurative language using literary devices.
Is The Typewriter The New Must-Have Writing Tool?
GUEST POST When you think of a typewriter, do you visualise obsolete machines with some decorative value? Do you think of them as the source
Is Game Of Thrones Worth Your Time?
The new Game of Thrones TV series is coming out. This got me thinking about how my opinion of the franchise has changed over the
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