How Do You Come To Story?
Stories come to us in the forms of poems, short stories, novels, movies, even in journalism and rhetoric. In this post, we ask: How do
Creative Writing
Do You Have A Romance Novel In You?
This competition is now closed. Harlequin Romance is always looking for new authors to write for them. The Harlequin Romance Blitz is your chance to
Back To Basics: 3 Steps To Setting
As we wrap up January of the New Year, we’re looking at the three basics of fiction writing, and we’ve covered plot and character and
Back To Basics: 3 Steps To Character
To kick start the new year, we’re getting back to the core basics of fiction writing – plot, character, and setting. This week, our focus
The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2017
These were the posts you most wanted to see on this website in 2017.
Back To Basics: 3 Steps To Plot
What are the best plots? We thought we should go back to basics with 3 steps to plot your story.
The Writers Write Book Reading Challenge
Are you looking for a fun way to set yourself a reading goal for the year ahead? In this post, we give you a book
10 Perfect Writing Prompts For Christmas
It does not matter if you love or loathe the Christmas holidays. Either way, they present wonderful opportunities for writers. We’ve included 10 perfect writing
Writing Sex Scenes – If You’re Brave Enough To Try
As writers, we should know everything about our characters, including how they act on a sexual level. In this post, we talk about writing sex
7 Tips For Writing A Great Book Review
We have put together this post with 7 tips for writing a great book review. Share this book review image with your friends.
10 Types Of Sentences You Won’t See In Good Writing
Are you looking for ways to write better sentences? In this post, we look at 10 types of sentences you won’t see in good writing.
Novels & Screenplays: What’s The Difference?
In this post, we look at the differences between novels and screenplays. We look at collaboration, costs, and choices, and we answer your question: Should
Janet Burroway’s 4 Aspects Of Narrative Time
What is Narrative Time? In this post, we look at how time works in a story through Janet Burroway’s 4 aspects of narrative time.
Traditional Publishing – Part Two
Last week we began our discussion about traditional publishing. This week, Mia Botha continues her interviews with Pan Macmillan South Africa, who answer our questions.
30 Excuses Not To Write Your NaNoWriMo Novel
In this post, our blogger takes a comic look at NaNoWriMo and includes 30 excuses not to write your NaNoWriMo novel.
Forewords, Prefaces, Prologues, & Introductions – What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between forewords, prefaces, prologues, and introductions? We explain what they are, when to use them, and tips for writing them. We also
Traditional Publishing – Part One
In this post, we begin our video series on traditional publishing. Mia Botha interviews Terry Morris, MD of Pan Macmillan South Africa, who will answer
Horror Masters: 3 Spooky Tips To Write Like Lovecraft, Poe, & King
If you’re writing a scary story, there are no better writers to imitate than the masters of the horror genre. In this post, we’ve included
Self-Publishing – Part Four
In this post, we end our video series on self-publishing as an option for authors. This is part four, with the fourth video on self-publishing.
Billy Collins’s 6 Pleasures Of Poetry
Do you want to capture your reader’s attention? In this post, we explain how Billy Collins’s 6 pleasures of poetry will help you become a
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