
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.

Should You Self-Publish Without Amazon?
Are considering self-publishing your book? Should you self-publish without Amazon? Find out more about self-publishing this post.

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.

How To Clean Up Your Writing – A Flowchart
Are you making too many wordy writing mistakes? In this infographic, we share a flowchart on how to clean up your writing.

How To Write The Outsider In Fiction
In this post, we explore the archetype of the outsider in fiction and look at examples of them in short stories and novels.

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
In this post we share Alice Adams’ Pattern For Writing A Short Story. She used The ABDCE Pattern for Writing a Short Story.

How To Turn Your Short Story Into A Novella
Many writers have a short story they’ve always wanted to expand and lengthen into a novella. In this post, we look at how you can turn

Mystery, Horror, Thriller – What’s The Difference?
In this post we look at the differences between the mystery, horror, and thriller genres. We also give you tips for writing in each genre.

A Writer’s Guide To Gonzo Journalism
In this post, we explore gonzo journalism, the unique writing style that originated from the New Journalism-movement. We include examples and tips for writing gonzo