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.
Creative Writing
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
What Is A Motif In Fiction?
If you’ve ever wondered what a motif is and how to use one in your novel, read this post. We define it and give you
How To Write The Middle Of Your Novel
If you’ve ever wondered how to write the middle of your novel, read this post. We look at what the middle is and give you
5 Things Writers Can Be Thankful For
Writers love to complain about their work, but we thought it might be fun to make a list of things writers can be thankful for.
What Is A Bildungsroman And How Do I Write One?
If you’ve ever wondered what a Bildungsroman is, read this post. We define it and tell you how to write one. We also include examples
5 Tips For Writers On Keeping A Journal
If you’re keeping a journal, here are some tips to help you capture the memories and emotions that make you an authentic, powerful, and present
Free Writing Course – Hooked On Writing
Welcome to the launch of our free writing course, Hooked On Writing. If you want to love your writing and develop a writing habit in
What Is A Paraprosdokian?
What Is A Paraprosdokian? In this post, we explain what a paraprosdokian is and give you examples to explain the term.
3 Super Sidekicks & What They Do For Your Story
This post is about 3 super sidekicks and what they do for your story, why they are important, and what writers can learn from them.
4 Top Tips To Get You Through The Middle Of Your Book
If the middle of your novel has you stumped, use our4 top tips to get you through the middle of your book, and beat those
What Is Author Intrusion?
If you’ve ever wondered what author intrusion is, read this post. We define author intrusion and tell you how to avoid it in your stories.
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