
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.

Jennifer Egan’s Advice For Young Writers
In this post we share American novelist, Jennifer Egan’s advice for young writers.

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

How To Write An Ethically & Socially Sensitive Story
Why should a writer care about being socially and ethically sensitive? If you’re thinking about writing an ethically and socially sensitive story, find out how to

The Edit
So you’ve finished rewriting your book and you’ve had an appraisal. Now it’s time to get some more help. In this post, we look at

Your Book: What To Cut & What To Keep
Are you over- or under-writing your story? In this post, we look at five things you need to cut from your book and six things

Isn’t It Time To Invest In Your Writing?
So, you want to be a writer? If you’re serious about it, it may be time to invest in your writing.

Peter James’ 7 Top Writing Tips
Peter James shares 7 top writing tips on reading, characters, research, plot, structure, writing every day, and overcoming writer’s block.

10 Mantras To Make You Grow As A Writer
If you’re struggling to find your writing rhythm, try these 10 mantras to make you grow as a writer.

James Rollins’ 3 Writing Tips Every Writer Should Know
Discover James Rollins’ 3 writing tips for aspiring authors, from reading and writing to staying persistent and getting your work noticed.

5 Story Killing Mistakes & How To Fix Them
Have you made one of these common writing mistakes? In this post, we explore 5 story killing mistakes and how you can fix them.