
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.


The 30 Best Quotes On Books And Reading
Do you love books and are you addicted to reading? In this post, we share the 30 best quotes on books and reading.

5 Ways To Reconnect With Your Book
Do you feel as if there is a distance between you and the work you’re creating? At some stage, writers need to regroup and reconnect

Why Finding A Publisher Is A Lot Like Having A Crush
Why is finding a publisher a lot like having a crush?

20 Unforgettable Quotes About Short Stories
Do you love writing short stories? In this post, we share 20 unforgettable quotes about short stories.

November Is When Your Novel Happens
Could you write a novel in a month? November is when your novel happens. NaNoWriMo challenges participants to write 50 000 words of a new

The Top 10 Quotes About Coffee
Where do I find quotes about coffee? In this post, we share our top 10 short quotes about coffee.

Who Would You Choose As Your Literary Family?
Writers have to put up with the family they have. But, if you could, who would you choose as your literary family?

Banned Books Week – The 10 Most Challenged Titles Of 2012
In this post to celebrate banned books week, we share the most challenged titles of 2012.

17 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Michael Robotham
In this post, we look at 17 things you probably didn’t know about Michael Robotham, the Australian author.