How to combat writer’s block
Has your writing ground to a halt? Read on for some tips to get back on track when writer’s block makes it seem like you’ll never finish writing your novel.
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Why dialogue doesn’t need to sound “natural”
Are you worried about making your characters’ dialogue sound “natural”? It’s much less important than you might think. Here’s why.
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Inner, outer, and private worlds: the concentric circles exercise and Our Flag Means Death
Level up your writing with a powerful character development exercises for authors – and see it in action in Our Flag Means Death
“But why?” – A powerful exercise for character development
A quick and easy exercise to help get to the heart of your novel’s main characters and create a spellbinding journey for your reader.
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How to choose a title for your story
A story’s title is its identity. This blog looks at how to craft a compelling title that demands attention and hooks readers from the start.
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5 ways fanfiction can make you a better writer
5 ways fanfiction can make you a better writer Remember that kerfuffle on Twitter a few years back? Where someone tweeted about how fanfiction makes writers worse at writing* and basically the entire #writingcommunity blew up her mentions with tales of exactly why that wasn’t true? I was still on the bird site in those
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The three things that get in the way of writing progress (and what to do about them)
Has your writing hit a brick wall? Break free from writer’s block by understanding the 3 main causes – and how to overcome them.
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Writer’s block when your novel is nearly finished: what it is, why it happens, and how to fix it
Writers block when your novel is nearly finished: What it is, why it happens, and how to fix it It’s like the marathon of the middle, except at the end of the process So, you’ve almost finished writing your novel. You’ve won out over the most common writing difficulties that get in the way of putting words
The antagonist: your story’s second most important character
Character is the engine that drives every narrative. And that applies just as much to your antagonist as your protagonist – arguably even more so.
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Where to find a critique partner to help you edit your novel or short story
Every novel needs constructive feedback as part of the editing process. Discover how and where to find a critique partner to help make your writing shine.
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