
Colour Your Writing With Synaesthesia
What is synaesthesia? We explain what it is and give you ways to colour your writing with synaesthesia.

How To Create Quality Content On A Deadline
This post is about how to create quality content on a deadline.

Writing The Topical Novel: Ripped From The Headlines
Good writers keep up with the news. They may find a great story idea in the headlines. In this post, we discuss writing the topical

How To Make The Most Of Sequels In Short Stories
What should happen in a short story sequel? In this post, we tell you how to make the most of your sequels in short stories.

Artificial Intelligence Identifies 6 Main Story Arcs
In this post, we look at how artificial intelligence identifies 6 main story arcs.

Revive Dull Descriptions With Simple Tweaks In Viewpoint
Are you using the incorrect viewpoint in your story? Use this post to revive dull descriptions with simple tweaks in viewpoint.

Using Opposites To Create Tension In Characters, Plot, And Setting
In this post, we discuss using opposites to create tension in characters, plot, and setting.

Poetry Competition – ‘I Wish I’d Said’ – Enter Now
Write Something. Move Someone.      The AVBOB Poetry Competition aims to build a bridge between the comfort to be found in the words of poets and

Use Memories To Trigger Your Descriptions
In this post, we discuss how you can use memories to trigger your descriptions.

How To Learn From The Best Short Story Writers
 In this post, we discuss how you can learn from the best short story writers. I will use Annie Proulx as an example.

7 Benefits Of Keeping A Diary – For Writers
Creative writing teachers say writers should keep a diary. So, why don’t we? Maybe because we don’t see the point? Or because we don’t know

5 Secret Tricks To Strengthen Your Writing
Use this post to learn five secret tricks to strengthen your writing. We share practical before-and-after examples to show how small changes can make your

20 Fun Ways To Find Plot Ideas For Your Story
Struggling to come up with a story idea? Discover 20 fun and creative ways to find plot ideas worth turning into your next novel.

All About Pacing: 4 Key Questions Every Writer Should Ask
Learn how to control pacing in your writing with these four essential questions. Discover the structural techniques writers use to shape the rhythm and flow

Past Tense Or Present Tense: Which Works Best For Your Story?
We compare past tense and present tense in fiction, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each and asking the question: which works best for your

What Is Genre? A Guide To The 17 Most Popular Fiction Genres
What is genre in fiction? In this guide, we explore the 17 most popular fiction genres to help you understand genre conventions.

How To Write A Spy Novel
Want to learn how to write a spy novel? We explain how to write a spy novel, create believable spies, and build tension with plots

How Writers Use The Protagonist As A Literary Device
What is a protagonist in fiction? Learn how to use the protagonist as a powerful literary device to shape and strengthen your novel.

What Is a Character Trait? 350 Essential Character Traits for Writers
What is a character trait? Delve into 350 character traits to help you choose the right positive and negative traits for building well-rounded characters in

How To Outline A Short Story – For Beginners
In this post, we share a template that will show you how to outline a short story, especially if you are a beginner.