
A Quick Start Guide To Writing First & Last Lines
Learn how to write powerful first and last lines with this quick-start guide, complete with clear examples to inspire your writing.

Why The Silence Of The Lambs Is A Masterclass For Thriller Writers
Discover why The Silence of the Lambs, based on the novel by Thomas Harris, is a masterclass in thriller writing.

Write A Page-Turning Book Blurb In Just 5 Steps
Discover a simple 5-step formula to write a page-turning blurb that grabs attention, builds intrigue, and drives clicks.

10 Weird Things Writers Do
Authors are dear to our hearts, and we find that a lot of their charm lies in their eccentricities. This blog is about the weird

The Sci-Fi Genre That Feels Too Real – What Is Mundane Science Fiction?
Discover what defines the mundane science fiction genre, its core characteristics, and standout story examples.

What Is A Character Bible & Why Do I Need One?
If you’ve ever felt as if the inmates have taken over the asylum when it comes to the novel you’re writing, you probably need a

Master Body Language In Writing With These Easy Cheat Sheets
What is body language and how do you use it when you write? Use these cheat sheets to master your body language descriptions.

Weird Habits Of Famous Writers
Writers are a special breed – whatever it is you do to get yourself to create, you are not alone. Here are 5 weird habits

Top Crime Writing Resources Every Writer Needs
Crime is one of the most popular genres in fiction. In this post, we share the top crime writing resources every writer needs.

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

Dashiell Hammett’s 24 Rules For Detective Writers
Who is Dashiell Hammet? In this post, we share American author, Dashiell Hammett’s 24 Rules For Detective Writers. {6}

5 Tips To Increase Your Productivity As A Writer
Writers struggle with finding the time to write. Over the past year, I’ve done 5 things that have drastically increased my productivity as a writer.

The Most Important Quality Modern Authors Need
Have modern authors forgotten how to be patient? In this post, we discuss the most important quality modern authors need to cultivate.

What Are Opening Scenes? 8 Types Of Opening Scenes That Could Work For Your Book
What are opening scenes? This post is about 8 types of opening scenes from screenwriting that also work when you write books.

Is The Age Of The Anti-Hero In Fiction Finally Here?
What does it mean to be an anti-hero? In this post, we ask: Is the age of the anti-hero in fiction finally here?

My Top 3 Favourite Blogs On Dialogue
In this post, our author shares his top 3 favourite blogs on dialogue to help you write your book.

Silver Screen Inspiration For Short Story Writers
There is a lot of silver screen inspiration for short story writers. In this post, we talk about films that were adapted from short stories.

My Top 3 Favourite Blogs On Plot
In this post, our author shares his top 3 favourite blogs on plot to help you write your book.

6 Ways To Discover What Your Memoir’s Really About
How do you know what to include in your memoir? If you’re a memoirist, use this post to discover what your memoir’s really about.

My Top 3 Favourite Blogs On Viewpoint
In this post, our author shares his top 3 favourite blogs on viewpoint to help you write your book.