7 Supporting Character Types Every Writer Should Know
Discover seven supporting character archetypes that add conflict, guidance, and depth while strengthening your novel’s plot.
Creative Writing
What Is A Sequel In Story Structure? A Writer’s Guide
In this post, you’ll learn how sequels shape story structure and why they are essential for building character, pacing, and tension.
What Is A Scene In Story Structure? A Writer’s Guide
Learn what makes a great scene in story structure. Discover the elements of effective scenes and how writers can use them to build stronger stories.
How To Write A Gripping Novel: 5 Essential Tips
Want to write a book readers can’t put down? Use these five practical tips for creating a gripping, page-turning story.
How Many Words Should A Novel Be? A Writer’s Guide To Word Counts
How many words should a novel be? Learn about word counts, how long your novel should be, and see examples to help you plan your
What Is A Novel Outline? 5 Strong Reasons To Outline Your Novel Before You Start Writing
What is a novel outline? Discover what it is and explore five strong reasons to outline your story before writing your first draft.
What Is A Good Daily Word Count? Lessons From 39 Famous Authors
Wondering how many words to write each day? Explore the daily word counts of 39 famous authors and their writing advice.
10 Life-Changing Benefits Of Reading More Books
Discover 10 life-changing benefits of reading more books, from improving your mind and creativity to reducing stress and enriching your life.
The Author’s Promise: The Two Things Every Writer Owes Their Reader
Learn the author’s promise and find out the two commitments every writer should make to keep readers turning the pages until the end.
What Is Subject-Verb Agreement? 30 Examples To Master Concord
Learn what concord means in writing and why subject-verb agreement matters. We share 30 examples to help you improve your grammar.
The 5 Elements Of Story
In this post, we share the 5 elements of story using the premise that a character needs five things.
Plot Builder – 3 Steps To Spark A Satisfying Story
In this post, we look at the plot builder where we need to follow 3 steps to spark a satisfying story.
Confessions Of A Serial Under-Writer
In this post, Mia Botha tells us what to do if you have too few words in your story. There are her confessions of a
Universal Needs – Creating Characters
We have put together this post on universal needs to consider when creating characters. Use this list as a guide to identify which needs are
Types Of Love – Creating Characters
Which type of love do you have in your life? Even more importantly, which types of love do your characters have in theirs? Use these
5 Ways To Find Yourself In Your Story
I’m starting to discover that stories are already inside us. In this post, we discuss five ways to find yourself in your story.
Character Questionnaire – How Well Do You Know Your Hero?
How well do you know your hero? Use this character questionnaire to help you create a character.
The Hero’s Journey For Star Wars And The Princess Diaries
In this post, we share the hero’s journey for Star Wars and The Princess Diaries.
5 Things To Consider Before You Have Your Manuscript Appraised
Do you want a manuscript appraisal? In this post, we discuss 5 things you should consider before you have your manuscript appraised.
5 Fabulous Tips For First-Time Crime Writers
We suggest that beginner writers try writing crime, because it has strict guidelines to follow. In this post, we discuss the benefits of writing crime
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