Writing Tips from Amanda Patterson

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

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 memoir? In this post, we look at how including the 4 pillars of a memoir can improve the story you’re writing.

In this post we look at delaying tactics used by authors. We ask: What is procrastination and how do writers beat it?

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

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.

Writers know that using the weather in their descriptions is a great way to make stories more relatable. Use this comprehensive list of words that

Have you chosen the wrong character as a protagonist? Are they passive characters? In this post, we look at how to tell if you’re writing

Is your reader sure where the story is taking place? What are the unintended consequences of a lack of setting in a book?

Are you struggling to start – or finish writing your memoir? In this post, we look at the reasons memoirists are their own worst enemies.