
How The 3 Ladies Of Destiny Can Help You Seal A Character’s Fate
Three threads are tied together to seal your fate. In this post, we show you how the 3 ladies of destiny can help you seal

2 Perfect Scene Templates To Help You Plot Your Book
Do you need a scene template? We give you two perfect scene templates to help you plot your book. One is for a scene and

The 13 Secrets To Great Characters
How many secrets does it take to create a great character? In this post, we look at secrets and why they make for good characters.

6 Top Tips To Write A Kick-Ass Short Story
In this post, we talk about writing a kick-ass short story. We give you 6 Top Tips To Write A Kick-Ass Short Story.

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.

Patricia Hampl On Writing Memoirs
We explore the award-winning memoirist, Patricia Hampl’s thoughts on writing memoirs. We look at the role of memory, the form, the art, and the craft

Meet The Best Priest Detectives In Fiction
Faith meets mystery. Find out why priest detective stories work, and meet 10 of the best crime-solving clerics in fiction.

The Strange World of Slipstream Fiction – What Is It?
We define slipstream fiction, present its characteristics, and provide examples. We also offer tips for writing slipstream fiction.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Emotions
In this post, we explore how to write emotions in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing emotions.

4 Point Of View Choices For Writers
Primarily, point of view is a matter of distance and in this post, we look at the 4 point of view choices for writers.

Horror Movies Are Popular (& Why You Should Write Them)
We’re writing about horror movies and why they are so popular. We also tell you why you should write horror.

7 Deadly Rules For Creating A Villain
Every story has a villain. In this post we write about the 7 deadly rules for creating a villain for your stories.

Elizabeth George’s Writing Process
We’re writing about the acclaimed police procedural writer, Elizabeth George. In this post, we explore Elizabeth George’s writing process.

Why A Good Vocabulary Is Important For Writers
We write about why a good vocabulary is important for writers. We give examples of vocabulary, and tips on how to expand your vocabulary.

What Is Imagery & How Do You Use It In Fiction Writing?
What is imagery and how do you use it in fiction writing? We define imagery and explain how fiction writers can use it in their