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
Creative Writing
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’s Your Story’s Tone? (& Why It Matters More Than You Think)
In this blog, we look at how tone shapes stories and novels, why it matters, and how to use it in your own work.
What Is A Cozy Horror & How Do I Write One?
A cozy horror is a relatively new sub-genre of horror. In this post, we explore what a cozy horror is, with examples. We also give
What Is A Parody & How Do I Write One?
Everybody enjoys a good parody, but they’re extremely hard to write! In this post, we’ll look at what parody is and give a few tips
Figurative Language – Definition & Examples
What is figurative language? We define figurative language and give you 12 examples of figurative language.
Which Book Genre Should You Be Writing In 2026?
In this post we look at bestselling fiction genres and top-selling books from 2025 and which book genre you should be writing in 2026.
The 5 Pillars Of Speculative Fiction
Are you writing Speculative Fiction? In this post, we define speculative fiction – with examples – and look at how the 5 Pillars of Speculative
A Quick Start Guide To Foreshadowing
In this post, we define foreshadowing in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to foreshadowing to help you when you’re writing.
What Is Freewriting & How Do I Use It?
What is freewriting and how do I use freewriting? Read about 5 powerful freewriting techniques to reignite your inspiration, deepen your stories, and help you
The 7 Pillars Of Historical Fiction
Are you a fan of historical fiction? Would you like to write a historical novel on your own? In this post, we define the 7
The Rules For Writing An Excellent Time Travel Adventure
Time travel is the concept of traveling into the past or the future — usually in fiction. In this post we cover the rules for
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