Genre

In this post, we look at one of the lead characters of a category romance, the romantic hero, and give you tips for writing about

If you want to write scary stories, read our post on seven common horror mistakes and how to avoid them.

We share links to our posts on the most important fictional pillars for writers, which are great resources for anybody who wants to write in a

Are you writing a detective crime story? In this post, we look at how the five pillars of police procedurals can improve your story.

Are you writing speculative fiction, particularly the fantasy genre? In this post, we look at 24 jobs for fantasy characters.

Are you put off writing fantasy by intricate worldbuilding? In this post, we’ve included a quick start guide to writing fantasy.

Are you writing crime? In this post, we look at levels of violence and ask: How much blood do you need in a crime novel?

Do you like a good ghost story? In this post, we explore the phenomenon of ghosts and how to write about them.

In this post we continue our discussion about conflict in fiction. We discuss how to use genre as a source of conflict.

Are you writing science fiction? Are you wondering how to do it well? In this post, we discuss the four pillars of science fiction.