How to Turn a Vague Idea Into a Story That Works
7 mins
From “Hmm, I’ve got a thought…” to “I’m writing chapter one” Every writer has been there. You’ve…
7 mins
Book Review: Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder
7 mins
Book Review: Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder How a Screenwriting Guide Became a Go-To for Novelists…
How Long Should Your Book Be? A Word Count Guide I Wish I’d Had
7 mins
When I first decided to write seriously, one of the first things I Googled — probably while…
The 3-Act Structure Explained Like You’re Having a Pint in the Pub
6 mins
If you’ve read a book, watched a film, or binged a TV series, you’ve already seen the…
Your First 5,000 Words: What to Focus On (and What to Ignore)
6 mins
There’s a moment — usually somewhere between word 1 and 5,000 — when most writers hit that…
How to Finally Start That Novel You’ve Been Talking About for Years
8 mins
You know the one.The idea that’s been rattling around your head for months, maybe years. The characters…