The importance of stakes How to raise the tension in your plot Tension is the lifeblood of storytelling. Keeping your readers on the edge of their seats, doling out just enough information to keep them guessing, is how you get them engaged and eagerly turning the page to find out more. One of the most […]
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The 6 Best Books to Help You Write Your Novel in 2025 So. It’s time to start writing the novel that’s been in your head for as long as you can remember. But you’ve never written a book before. And you could do with some help getting started. Luckily, there’s no shortage of guides available,
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Gifts for the author in your life (to suit any budget) Looking for the perfect gift to show your loved one how much their writing means to you? I’m an author and writing mentor, which means I’m both the target audience for these gifts and I spend most of my days in the company of the
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Essential tips and techniques for authors looking to create an engaging opening that hooks readers and sets the tone for their narrative.
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How to show up to your writing authentically, bravely, and without fear
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For the authors who have to be dragged kicking and screaming to their socials and who’ve been wondering if it’s possible to be a successful author in this connected era without building a massive following on TikTok… The short answer is yes. For the longer answer, read on.
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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 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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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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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
