
William Goldman’s 10 Commandments On Writing
William Goldman’s 10 commandments for writers offer practical, witty advice on writing well and telling better stories.

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

The Dark Tetrad: 4 Qualities The Worst Villains Possess
If you want to create a diabolical character, read this post. We look at The Dark Tetrad, which includes the four qualities the worst villains

The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2019
At the beginning of every year we have a tradition of posting our Top 42 Writing Posts from the previous year.

The Greatest Fictional World Builders: Terry Pratchett
This is the first post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach you to write. Our first fictional

8 Tips For New Romance Writers
We share 8 tips for new romance writers. This advice on writing romantic fiction will be helpful if you are new to the genre –

The Ages Of Bestselling Authors
Have you ever wondered about the ages of bestselling authors? When were these bestselling writers first published? Were men or women more likely to be

10 Inspiring Names For Strong Female Characters
If you want to choose unforgettable names for the women and girls in your novels, read this post. We offer 10 inspiring names for strong

20 Questions Characters Should Answer About Setting
If you want to make the most out of your setting, think about your character. In this post, we’ve put together 20 questions characters should

Why First Person Present Tense Is Perfect For Your Memoir
In this post, we tell you why first person present tense is perfect for your memoir. We also include examples of first person present tense

What Are Plot Holes? 5 Proven Ways To Fix Plot Holes In Your Novel
Find and fix plot holes in your novel. Discover five common causes of plot holes and practical tips to correct them for a stronger story.

Create A Cozy Writing Space
If you’re feeling intimidated by the long, cold months ahead, create a cozy writing space for winter. Design a cosy writing space with hope, health,