Writers Blog

The number of ways to write a novel is limitless. In fact, it can be argued that there are no wrong ways to write a novel. Some writers are “planners” and outline their novels from chapter to chapter, scene by scene. Other writers are “pantsers” and write “by the seat of their pants”—or, more literally,...

When it all comes down to it, writers are artists, and storytelling is an artform. Writers use storytelling like a sculptor uses marble—they carve and shape a narrative arc into the story’s structure.

Fiction Editing Essentials – The Full Editing Journey Crafting a captivating novel is only half the battle. This webinar empowers writers with the essential tools to navigate the editing process, transforming their drafts into polished gems. This session equips you with the knowledge to: Master Self-Editing...

A doctoral dissertation is an in-depth piece of academic writing that is grounded in original research and that is usually required to obtain a PhD. If you’ve already completed your Masters Degree, you’re probably familiar with the ins and outs of academic research. However, if you’ve only just started...

Most writers know they should ideally avoid using cliché in their writing, but what is a cliché in the first place? And how can you work your way around it? Are there any instances when cliché can actually be a good thing? Which specific phrases should you throw out of your vocabulary right this second? Today,...