
The Ultimate 31-Day Boot Camp For Writers
Are you looking for a writing challenge for the next 31 days? Use our ultimate 31-day boot camp for writers to inspire your writing.

Janet Burroway’s 3 Principles Of Effective Narrative Setting
In this post, we look at how a story works in a place through Janet Burroway’s 3 principles of effective narrative setting.

Can You Write 52 Scenes In 52 Weeks?
Can you write 52 Scenes in 52 Weeks? Our sister website, Deadlines for Writers, has the perfect writing challenge for you.

Liane Moriarty’s Writing Tips
In this post, we share Australian novelist, Liane Moriarty’s writing tips.

7 Tips To Write Like Neil Gaiman
Are you a Neil Gaiman fan? In this post, we give you 7 tips to write like Neil Gaiman.

Janet Burroway’s 4 Aspects Of Narrative Time
What is Narrative Time? In this post, we look at how time works in a story through Janet Burroway’s 4 aspects of narrative time.

The Top 10 Writing Posts From October 2020
In this post, we share the top 10 writing posts from October 2020.

Patrick Ness’s 5 Main Tips For Fiction Writers
Patrick Ness is an American-born British author who is best known for his books for young adults. In this post, we share Patrick Ness’s 5

10 Quotable Tips From Oscar Wilde On Writing
In this post, we share 10 quotable tips from Oscar Wilde on writing.

10 Methods To Effectively Avoid Writing
Are you trying to ratchet up your procrastination levels? In this post, we look at 10 methods to effectively avoid writing anything.

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.