
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,

Has Technology Changed The Way We Write Modern Fiction?
For writers, technology is a digital treasure chest just waiting to be unpacked. In this post, we ask: Has technology changed the way we write

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.

A Creative Life Online: Finding Inspiration And Creativity Online
Welcome to the second post in ‘A Creative Life Online‘. This post is about finding inspiration and creativity online.

The Greatest Fictional World Builders: J.K. Rowling
This is the fourth post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach you to write. Our fourth fictional world builder

A Creative Life Online: How To Use The Internet As A Creative Tool
Welcome to the first post in ‘A Creative Life Online‘. We want to nurture your creativity by exploring how to use the internet as a

The Almost Moment Is The Secret To Successful Romance Writing
If you are writing a romance, the secret to successful romance writing is mastering the almost moment.

Light Novels, Paperbacks And Why We Need To Publish More Of Them
Our blogger looks at mass market fiction and explains why we need to publish more light novels and paperbacks.

7 Ways To Outline Your Memoir (& Why You Should Definitely Do It)
Are you writing a memoir? In this post, we give you seven ways to outline your memoir and tell you why you should do it.

5 Ways To Write A Modern Romance With A Classic Twist
If you are writing romance, you will love this post. We’ve included 5 ways to write a modern romance with a classic twist.

The Greatest Fictional World Builders: Robin Hobb
Our third fictional world builder is Robin Hobb. This is the third post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach

What Is Creativity? 5 Steps To Creativity In Writing
Creativity is essential for writers. We define creativity, look at the importance of creativity in writing, and give you 5 steps to become more creative.

How To Write Your Novel From The Middle Like James Scott Bell
If you want to try an unusual way of writing a book, why not write your novel from the middle like James Scott Bell.