
10 Life-Changing Benefits Of Reading More Books
Discover 10 life-changing benefits of reading more books, from improving your mind and creativity to reducing stress and enriching your life.

The Author’s Promise: The Two Things Every Writer Owes Their Reader
Learn the author’s promise and find out the two commitments every writer should make to keep readers turning the pages until the end.

What Is Subject-Verb Agreement? 30 Examples To Master Concord
Learn what concord means in writing and why subject-verb agreement matters. We share 30 examples to help you improve your grammar.

7 Ways ‘What If?’ Helps Writers Create Better Stories
Learn how fiction writers use ‘What if?’ to generate ideas, solve story problems, and create stronger characters, plots, and worlds.

The 6 Non-Fiction Genres That Sell The Most Books
Discover the 6 non-fiction genres that sell the most books. Learn what readers buy most and how these popular genres dominate global book sales.

Why Every Story Needs Consequences
Why do consequences matter in fiction? Readers expect actions to have consequences. Learn how this simple rule creates satisfying stories.

How To Write A Space Opera
Learn how to write a space opera filled with epic adventures, unforgettable characters, and interstellar conflict that readers will love.

Scenes And Sequels: The Writer’s Guide To Stronger Story Structure
Learn how scenes and sequels shape a story. Discover how writers use this simple structure to build tension and improve pacing.

What Is Dystopian Fiction & How Do I Write It?
Explore dystopian fiction and learn why readers love this genre. Discover its elements and get tips for writing dynamic dystopian stories.

What Is Utopian Fiction & How Do I Write It?
What is a utopia? Learn how to create an ideal world for your story and use simple tips to write believable, engaging utopian fiction.

Curtis Sittenfeld’s 5 Steps For Writing A Short Story
In this post we share American novelist, Curtis Sittenfeld’s five steps for writing a short story.

Should You Self-Publish Without Amazon?
Are considering self-publishing your book? Should you self-publish without Amazon? Find out more about self-publishing this post.

Why You Shouldn’t Only Write What You Know
Everybody says ‘Write what you know’, but what does that mean? Read our post on why you shouldn’t only write what you know.

How To Write The Outsider In Fiction
In this post, we explore the archetype of the outsider in fiction and look at examples of them in short stories and novels.

Alice Adams’s Pattern For Writing A Short Story
Learn Alice Adams’ ABDCE pattern for writing a short story. Discover how this simple five-step structure can help you write short fiction.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Fantasy
Are you put off writing fantasy by intricate worldbuilding? In this post, we’ve included a quick start guide to writing fantasy.

How To Critique With Kindness – A Writer’s Guide
Have you been asked to critique a piece of writing? In this post, we’ve included an essential writer’s guide on how to critique with kindness.

9 Reasons Holidays Are Great For Writers
In this post, we look at how breaks can help with creativity. We’ve included 9 reasons holidays are great for writers.

101 Words To Describe Weather
Writers know that using the weather in their descriptions is a great way to make stories more relatable. Use this comprehensive list of words that

7 Questions For Writers On Rejection
Every writer has to deal with rejection at some point. In this post, we have 7 questions for writers on rejection.