
The 13 Secrets To Great Characters
How many secrets does it take to create a great character? In this post, we look at secrets and why they make for good characters.

6 Top Tips To Write A Kick-Ass Short Story
In this post, we talk about writing a kick-ass short story. We give you 6 Top Tips To Write A Kick-Ass Short Story.

5 Things Writers Can Learn From People Watching
Have fun with people watching! In this post, we share 5 things writers can learn from people watching.

Gender Benders – A New Way To Look At Characters
Are you tired of writing the same old characters? In this post, we discuss gender benders – a new way to look at characters.

How Much Story Do You Need In Your Short Story?
Is your word count too high or too low? In this post, we ask and answer the question, How Much Story Do You Need In

Mashing Up Wild Plot Ideas
Have you tried to create a hybrid plot? In this post, we talk about making things different in your writing by mashing up wild plot

Doodle The Door Open: 3 Tips To Stay Creative
Are you looking for ways to maintain your creativity? In this post, our guest blogger shares three tips to stay creative with doodling.

Finding A New Lens For Old Plots
Play with ideas. In this post, we talk about reworking your story ideas and finding a new lens for old plots.

Naming Characters – 33 Fabulous Resources To Use
Naming characters in your stories is as important as naming your children. We have put together this list of 33 resources to use when naming

Test Your Plot – Finding A Fresh Angle Is Easier Than You Think
In this post, we talk about finding a way to test your plot and find a fresh angle. We include techniques for developing a fresh,

100 Words Every Adult Should Know
In this infographic, we look at 100 words every adult should know.

What Can Viewpoint Give Your Story?
If you understand and can effectively use viewpoint, your story immediately becomes more compelling. This post explains what viewpoint can give your story.

What Is Impostor Syndrome & How Do Writers Get Over It?
Ever felt like you’re not a ‘real writer’ after all? That’s called impostor syndrome. This post will tell you how writers overcome imposter syndrome.

How To Write Historically Correct Books Without Offending Modern Sensibilities
Many attitudes of the past haven’t aged well. We look at how to write historically correct books without offending modern sensibilities.

5 Addictions That Secretly Sabotage Your Writing
Is your writing in a slump? Even though you’re doing all the right things. Maybe it’s too much of a good thing. This post is

Authors With Different Pen Names For Different Genres (Infographic)
In this post we share an infographic of authors with different pen names for different genres.

Authors With One Pen Name Across Different Genres (Infographic)
In this post we share an infographic of authors with one pen name across genres. They only used one pen name when they wrote.

Should You Use A Pen Name For Every Genre That You Write?
For writers, there are pros and cons to using a pen name or pseudonym. In this post, we ask and answer the question: Should you

The Writers Write Snowflake Method Of Plotting A Book
Plotting can be tricky. In this post, we look at how you can use the Writers Write Snowflake Method of Plotting to write your book.

How Honing Your Craft Can Stop You From Writing
Hooked on books about writing? Beware! This post is about how honing your craft can keep you from writing and what you can do about