
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.

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.

10 Worthy Antagonists In Fiction & Tips For Writing Them
This post is about the interesting, worthy antagonists you can write in stories. We have shared 10 Worthy Antagonists In Fiction & Tips For Writing

Help! My Protagonist Is A Bore
Are you having problems with your main character? In this post, we look at what to do when your protagonist is a bore.

24 Jobs For Fantasy Characters
Are you writing speculative fiction, particularly the fantasy genre? In this post, we look at 24 jobs for fantasy characters.

How I Learned To Embrace Rejections
In this post, our guest blogger tells us how he learned to embrace rejections.

A Quick Start Guide For Beating Writer’s Block
Are you stuck with your writing? Do you have writer’s block? In this post, we offer you a quick start guide for beating writer’s block.

A Step-By-Step Guide To Help You Write Press Releases
Welcome to the latest post in our step-by-step guides for business writers. In this post, we include a step-by-step guide to help you write press

Writers Talk 11 | The 8 Elements Of Setting
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our eleventh podcast, we talk about the 8 elements of setting.

How Writing Routines Enhance Your Writing
Is it a good idea to have a writing schedule? In this post, we explore how writing routines enhance your writing.

Curtis Sittenfeld’s 5 Steps For Writing A Short Story
In this post we share American novelist, Curtis Sittenfeld’s five steps for writing a short story.

Should You Self-Publish Without Amazon?
Are considering self-publishing your book? Should you self-publish without Amazon? Find out more about self-publishing this post.