Genre

What makes a great horror story? We discuss 7 spine-chilling tips for writing an unforgettable horror story. We also include 5 tips to get you

These are the best fantasy map hacks for those writing in the fantasy genre. Use them when you are worldbuilding.

What is a cozy fantasy? We explore the genre and include the elements you need to write cozy fantasy – with plenty of examples.

In this post, we look at the wildly popular modern genre of romantasy. What is romantasy and why is it so popular?

This is an introduction to the Grimdark genre. We will discover where Grimdark fiction comes from, what Grimdark fiction is, and just what makes up

In this post, we explore what hardboiled fiction is, who the hardboiled detectives are, and how to write hardboiled fiction – with examples.

In this post, we look at literary tropes, specifically answering the question: What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?

In this post, we explore how to write crime – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing crime fiction.

What is true crime? We explore and define the true crime genre. We give you examples of some of the best true crime books. And

What is a paranormal story? We define a paranormal story – with examples – and we give tips on how to write a paranormal story.