
7 Benefits Of Keeping A Diary – For Writers
Creative writing teachers say writers should keep a diary. So, why don’t we? Maybe because we don’t see the point? Or because we don’t know

20 Fun Ways To Find Plot Ideas For Your Story
Struggling to come up with a story idea? Discover 20 fun and creative ways to find plot ideas worth turning into your next novel.

A Complete Guide To Writing Prompts & Daily Writing Practice
What is a writing prompt, and why should you practise writing every day? Discover how writing prompts can strengthen your writing practice, boost creativity, and

What You Could Be Reading Right Now
Discover what you could be reading right now with inspiring book recommendations, literary trends, and ideas to spark your own writing.

Ian Rankin’s 10 Essential Rules For Writing Fiction
In this post, we share Scottish author Ian Rankin’s 10 rules for writing fiction.

Sue Grafton’s Writing Process: Lessons From A Crime Fiction Master
We take a closer look at the writing process of bestselling American crime author Sue Grafton, widely celebrated for her iconic mystery novels.

Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall – One Story, Three Interpretations
Let’s look at how one story can have three interpretations: Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall.

How To Write What You Love
In this post, we tell you how to write what you love – not what other people think you should write.

Trashy Novels, Treasure Troves: What Writers Can Steal
Trashy novels aren’t really trash – they’re lessons in disguise. We explore what writers can learn from so-called ‘trashy’ fiction.

17 Ways To Think Like A Writer Every Day
Want to become a better author? Discover 17 practical ways to think like a writer every day and strengthen your writing skills.

4 Writing Challenges To Keep Your Writer’s Brain Alive
In this post, we look at 4 writing challenges to keep your writer’s brain alive that you might not have thought of before.

Get Ready For NaNoWriMo – Free Downloadable Workbook
You may have looked at the calendar and marvelled that September is over. Of course, that means that October is hot on its heels, but

Banned Books Week – The 10 Most Challenged Titles Of 2021
In this post to celebrate banned books week, we share the 10 most challenged titles of 2021.

The Top 10 Writing Posts From August 2022
In this post, we share the top 10 writing posts from August 2022.

The Benefits Of Reading In Different Languages
You will never master a language until you can pick up any book off a shelf and read it for fun. In this post, we

The Top 10 Writing Posts From July 2022
In this post, we share the top 10 writing posts from July 2022.

6 Bits Of Writing Advice From Authors’ Letters
In this post, we look at writing advice from the letters of famous authors.

Sensible Writing Tips From Cory Doctorow
In this post, we share some sensible writing tips from Cory Doctorow, the Canadian-British author.

8 Statistics About The Writing Industry (You Should Know)
I look at important statistics about the writing industry and their impact. Here are 8 Statistics About The Writing Industry (You Should Know)

How To Play Surrealist Word Games
In this post, we explore surrealist word games and how to play them. We include 5 surrealist word games for groups.