
5 Things Writers Can Learn From People Watching
Have fun with people watching! In this post, we share 5 things writers can learn from people watching.

Gender Benders – A New Way To Look At Characters
Are you tired of writing the same old characters? In this post, we discuss gender benders – a new way to look at characters.

How Much Story Do You Need In Your Short Story?
Is your word count too high or too low? In this post, we ask and answer the question, How Much Story Do You Need In

Mashing Up Wild Plot Ideas
Have you tried to create a hybrid plot? In this post, we talk about making things different in your writing by mashing up wild plot

Doodle The Door Open: 3 Tips To Stay Creative
Are you looking for ways to maintain your creativity? In this post, our guest blogger shares three tips to stay creative with doodling.

Finding A New Lens For Old Plots
Play with ideas. In this post, we talk about reworking your story ideas and finding a new lens for old plots.

Naming Characters – 33 Fabulous Resources To Use
Naming characters in your stories is as important as naming your children. We have put together this list of 33 resources to use when naming

Test Your Plot – Finding A Fresh Angle Is Easier Than You Think
In this post, we talk about finding a way to test your plot and find a fresh angle. We include techniques for developing a fresh,

The Pros (& Cons) Of Outlining
In this post, our guest blogger writes about the pros and cons of outlining.

5 Ways To Create A Space for A Story To Grow
Stories sometimes hide from us and they need to be coaxed from the imagination to the page. Here are 5 ways to create a space

How To Use The Short Story Checklist
If you’re a short story writer, you’ll have read our post on why you need a short story checklist. In this post, we discuss how

Isn’t It Time To Invest In Your Writing?
So, you want to be a writer? If you’re serious about it, it may be time to invest in your writing.

The 4 Pillars Of Fantasy
Have you ever tried to write a fantasy and found the result wanting? In this post, we look at how the 4Â pillars of fantasy can

10 Mantras To Make You Grow As A Writer
If you’re struggling to find your writing rhythm, try these 10 mantras to make you grow as a writer.

Why You Need A Short Story Checklist
So you’ve finished writing your short story, but you’re not sure if it’s good enough. In this post, we discuss why you need a short

5 Story Killing Mistakes & How To Fix Them
Have you made one of these common writing mistakes? In this post, we explore 5 story killing mistakes and how you can fix them.

The Appraisal
So you’ve finished rewriting your book, but you still feel that you need some help. In this post, we look at the appraisal – and

The Final Draft & Rewriting
When you finish writing your book, it’s only the beginning of a lot more work. In this post, we look at the final draft and

7 Ways To Rescue A Writing Day That’s Not Happening
Have you ever had one of those wasted writing days? In this post, we look at 7 ways to rescue a writing day that’s not

About Essays (& How To Write A Great One)
In this post, we tell you all about essays, including the types of essays, and how to write a great one.