5 Fabulous Tips For First-Time Crime Writers
We suggest that beginner writers try writing crime, because it has strict guidelines to follow. In this post, we discuss the benefits of writing crime
Writing Tips from Amanda Patterson
Nora Ephron On Using Lists As Inspiration
In this post, we suggest that writers make lists of what they will miss as inspiration – just as Nora Ephron did before she died.
What Is An Inciting Moment? The Importance Of Inciting Moments
What is an inciting moment? How do you start a story? Use this post on the importance of inciting moments, with examples, to help you
How To Write A Query Letter In 12 Easy Steps
Are you ready to send your book to publishers? In this post, we show you how to write a query letter in 12 easy steps.
Persuasive Writing – Emotional vs Intellectual Words
Use this list of emotional vs intellectual words if you want to get an emotional, rather than an intellectual, response from your readers. This is
Grammar For Beginners: All About Nouns
We begin our parts of speech series by writing all about nouns and the four types of nouns.
20 Words To Describe Specific Tastes And Flavours – A Resource For Writers
Writers know that using the senses is a great way to make stories come alive. In this post, we share 20 words to describe tastes
What Is A Synopsis? How To Write A One-Page Synopsis
What is a synopsis? We show you how to write a brilliant one-page synopsis for your novel with an example.
7 Essential Things To Remember About Very Important Characters
In this post, we look at 7 essential things to remember about very important characters in your books and what you need to know about
Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Initialisms
An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. Sometimes, we call them acronyms and initialisms. In this post, we look at abbreviations,