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.
Creative 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.
7 Simple Tips To Organise Your Research
As a writer, research is a vital part of putting together your novel or your non-fiction book. In this post, we talk about 7 simple
3 Things Your Characters Should Not Be Doing
If you are writing a novel, we have put together a list of 3 things your characters should not be doing in your book.
3 Other Ways To Write That Happy Ever After Ending
In this post, we suggest 3 other ways to write that happy ever after ending.Â
My Writing Journey – Avoiding Burnout
Kathy Mann joined our Writers Write – How to write a book course in 2015. She is launching her book in November. This is her
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 Ways To Sneak Setting Into Short Stories
How do I include setting in short stories? We need to convey a sense of setting in our short stories. In this post, we give
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
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