
When To Stick To The Rules Of Fiction And When To Break Them
Do you follow the rules of fiction writing? In this post, we discuss when to stick to the rules of fiction and when to break

Getting Feedback On Your Writing: 4 Things To Keep In Mind
Do you want someone to critique your story? In this post, we discuss 4 things to keep in mind when getting feedback on your writing.

13 Ways To Lengthen Your Short Story
Need to increase your short story’s word count? Discover 13 ways to lengthen your story by adding depth, detail, tension, and stronger characters.

5 Fun Exercises To Help You Find Your Special Voice
What is your writing voice? In this post, we discuss your uniqueness as a writer and share 5 fun exercises to help you find your

Mary Karr’s Memoir Checklist
If you’re writing a memoir, read this post where we’ve shared American writer, Mary Karr’s memoir checklist.

10 Reasons Why You’re NOT A Writer …
We all want to write, don’t we? But we often wonder if we’re really writers. Here are 10 reasons why you’re NOT a writer.

12 Ways To Shorten Your Short Story
Do you need to cut your short story’s word count? Learn 12 ways to tighten your writing, polish your story, and make every word matter.

Character Arcs & Creating Interesting New Characters In The Middle Of Your Story
Character arcs are all about the transformation of characters in a story. In this post, we write about character arcs and creating interesting new characters

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

What Is a Character Trait? 350 Essential Character Traits for Writers
What is a character trait? Delve into 350 character traits to help you choose the right positive and negative traits for building well-rounded characters in

How To Outline A Short Story – For Beginners
In this post, we share a template that will show you how to outline a short story, especially if you are a beginner.

How To Show & Not Tell In Short Stories
Master the ‘show, don’t tell‘ technique in short stories. Learn how to create immersive storytelling that draws readers in from the very first line.

What Is A Sub-Plot In Fiction? 6 Sub-Plots Every Writer Should Know
What is a sub-plot? Learn how sub-plots strengthen a novel. Explore six types of sub-plots writers can use to add depth, conflict, and emotion to

A Complete Guide To Writing Prompts & Daily Writing Practice
What is a writing prompt, and why should you practise writing every day? Discover how writing prompts can strengthen your writing practice, boost creativity, and

7 Gripping Dystopian Plot Ideas For Writers
Looking for gripping dystopian story ideas? Here are 7 dystopian plot ideas to inspire your next dark and unforgettable story.

How To Write Great Dialogue In Fiction
What is dialogue in writing? We explain how to write great dialogue. Every writer needs to master the art of writing dialogue to create believable

What Is An Unreliable Narrator? 9 Types Every Writer Should Know
What is an unreliable narrator? We explore the 9 types of unreliable narrator, why they work so well in fiction, and memorable examples every writer

How Writers Use The 4 Main Characters As Literary Devices
Who are the four main characters in fiction? We explore how these character roles function as literary devices—and how you can use them to strengthen

Mastering Point Of View In Writing
Viewpoint, or point of view, is the lens through which a story is told. In this post, we explain what point of view is, how