
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 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.

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