
Thanksgiving – The Legend, The Truth, & How To Write About It
Is Thanksgiving your favourite holiday? Enjoy this post on Thanksgiving – the legend and the truth and how to write about it.

3 Hidden & Lost Libraries and One Whose Books Are Still Growing
In this post, we share an infographic of 3 hidden and lost libraries and one whose books are still growing.

Jamie Oliver & How To Write Inclusivity Correctly
Having a heart to write stories that are inclusive is good. But if, like Jamie Oliver, you don’t write inclusivity correctly it can backfire badly.

How Much Can I Write Between 1 November And 31 December?
How much you can write between now and the end of the year depends entirely on whether you write every day, are single, an introvert,

5 Books That Predicted The Future
You won’t believe what these books had to say. Spine-chilling. In this post, we look at books that predicted the future.

Banned Books Week – The 10 Most Challenged Titles Of 2023
In this post to celebrate banned books week, we share the 10 most challenged titles of 2023.

The Shiny New Idea – Blessing Or Curse?
When writers get stuck, a mysterious saviour – the shiny new idea – is reaching out to us. In this blog, we ask if the

How Writers Torture Themselves (& How To Stop)
Writers must be nutcases. We torture ourselves to give birth to our creations. Why do we torture ourselves, and how do we stop the torture?

Douglas Adams On The Difficulties Of Writing
What if you want to throw in the proverbial towel as a writer? Then please read Douglas Adams’s advice on the difficulties of writing.

Why Good Books Should Be Like Suitcases
Why should good books be like suitcases? Books and suitcases have something in common – you can carry them wherever you go.

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.

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.

6 Bits Of Writing Advice From Jorge Luis Borges
Discover six powerful writing lessons from Jorge Luis Borges and learn how his ideas can help you become a better, more imaginative writer.

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.

Why You Shouldn’t Only Write What You Know
Everybody says ‘Write what you know’, but what does that mean? Read our post on why you shouldn’t only write what you know.

6 Bits Of Writing Advice From Charles Bukowski
In this post, we share 6 bits of writing advice from Charles Bukowski, the American novelist, short story writer, and poet.

Alice Adams’s Pattern For Writing A Short Story
Learn Alice Adams’ ABDCE pattern for writing a short story. Discover how this simple five-step structure can help you write short fiction.

The Top 10 Writing Posts From July 2021
In this post, we share the top 10 writing posts from July 2021.

How To Critique With Kindness – A Writer’s Guide
Have you been asked to critique a piece of writing? In this post, we’ve included an essential writer’s guide on how to critique with kindness.

9 Reasons Holidays Are Great For Writers
In this post, we look at how breaks can help with creativity. We’ve included 9 reasons holidays are great for writers.