How To Create Larger-Than-Life Characters
Learn how to make larger-than-life fictional characters stand out with unforgettable personalities, flaws, desires, and qualities.
Creative Writing
5 Ways To Begin Your Romance Novel
Learn how to begin your romance novel with an opening that grabs attention, sets the tone, and keeps readers turning the pages.
How To Write An Elevator Pitch For Your Novel
‘So, what’s your book about?’ Learn how to write an elevator pitch for your novel with our simple three-sentence approach, plus tips to make your
What Is A Pastiche & Why Should You Write One?
Learn what a pastiche is, how to write one, and why this form of fiction can help you master style, character, setting, and craft.
7 Types Of Narcissists To Use In Your Next Story
Create complex, believable narcissists with practical examples, writing exercises, and prompts to bring their darker traits to life.
Literary Book Title Generator | Find Your Novel’s Title
Struggling to find the perfect title for your literary novel? Use our Literary Book Title Generator to create intriguing book titles.
Why Paying Attention Makes You A Better Writer
Why is paying attention important for writers? Discover how observation can generate ideas and help you create better stories.
7 Things Dialogue Can Do In Your Story
Discover 7 ways to use dialogue in your story and learn how to make every conversation work harder for your characters and readers.
6 Tips For Writing Better Scene Transitions
Learn how to write better scene transitions with six simple tips and examples. Keep your story flowing and avoid confusing your readers.
What Is Steampunk? How To Write Steampunk Fiction
What is steampunk fiction? Discover its key themes, characters, technology, and conflicts, plus tips to write your own steampunk story.
6 Myths About Genre That Should Be Shattered
The boundaries of genre have become more fluid in recent years. There are, however, some lingering myths that we need to debunk. Here are 6
14 Tips For Entering Short Story Competitions
We all want to make a good impression when we enter competitions. In this post, we include 14 tips for entering short story competitions.
5 Ways To Trust Your Instinct For Storytelling
We are all born with an instinct for storytelling and narrative. In this post, we share 5 ways to trust your instinct for storytelling.
6 Ways To Experiment In Short Stories
Do you want to try something different in your short story? In this post, we give you 6 ways to experiment in short stories.
Perennial NaNoWriMo Calendar
November is novel writing month – NaNoWriMo – and the goal, if you participate, is to write a novel of 50 000 words in 30 days.
7 Simple Tips To Organise Your Research
As a writer, research is a vital part of putting together your novel or your non-fiction book. In this post, we talk about 7 simple
3 Things Your Characters Should Not Be Doing
If you are writing a novel, we have put together a list of 3 things your characters should not be doing in your book.
3 Other Ways To Write That Happy Ever After Ending
In this post, we suggest 3 other ways to write that happy ever after ending.Â
My Writing Journey – Avoiding Burnout
Kathy Mann joined our Writers Write – How to write a book course in 2015. She is launching her book in November. This is her
Wake Up Writing – Morning Rituals For Busy Scribes
Do you wake up writing? In this post, we talk about morning rituals for busy scribes to help you create a writing routine.
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