Why Writers Should Create A Setting Like A Character (& How To Do It)
Do you want to create memorable settings? In this post we look at why writers should create a setting like a character and how to do it.
The Ultimate Memoirist’s Checklist
If you're writing - or finished writing - a memoir, use our ultimate memoirist's checklist to check your story.
40 Ways To Write About Empathy
Great characters either lack empathy or have loads of it. In this post, we have included things for you to consider when you write about empathy.
How To Choose Your Genre
In this post, we think about genre and its importance to authors, and we give you tips on how to choose your genre.
What Is An Analogy & How Do I Write One?
In this post, we ask and answer the questions: 'What is an analogy?' and 'How do I write one?'
5 Ways To Write About Real People In Memoirs
Are you worried about including people close to you in your story? In this post, we include five ways to write about real people in memoirs.
10 Tips For Retelling A Classic Tale
Are you looking for a new way to tell an old story? In this post, we share 10 tips for retelling a classic tale.
Characterisation Exercise: Then & Now
Has your character changed? In this post, we share a really useful characterisation exercise for writers.
What Are Clichés & Why Should I Avoid Them?
We are often told not to use clichés. In this post, we look at the definition of clichés and we tell you why you should avoid using them.
15 Adjectives To Delete To Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
Do you use too many adjectives in your writing? We look at 15 adjectives to delete or replace that will strengthen your writing immediately.