I shall be telling this with a sigh, Somewhere ages and ages hence Robert Frost, ‘The Road Not Taken’ There is a fierce heartache known...

It’s been a week. A month. A year. Maybe more. You feel like a stranger at your desk; the white abyss of the blank page you’re staring at...

2021 is officially coming to an end, and some of you may be panicking about setting “New Year’s Resolutions” for your author business. It...

You type “The End” or “To Be Continued” on the final page of your manuscript and then scream and dance, pour yourself a glass of wine,...

November is over, and for many writers, that means the end of National Novel Writing month. With so many of our community members coming...

NaNoWriMo (NaNo) is not just a writing challenge, it’s also a writing community that spans across oceans and time. It’s my favourite time...

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Ah, how to start… You know that feeling? The churn in your stomach as you stare at the blank page – when the words are inconveniently not...

Tension is arguably the most essential aspect of any story worth writing and writing worth reading. Authentic tension connects us to the...

I completed the second draft of The Mover of Mountains whilst working two jobs. Weekdays, I’d work 9-to-5 as a numerical modeller;...

Five years ago, I decided to write a book. So, I did. It was easy. Said no writer in the history of the world, ever. When I began writing...

I am a Writer, Dammit. By Kear Anne Simmons “What do you do?” “I’m a writer.” “That’s awesome! Are you published?” Every as yet...

Have you ever been hit by a writing slump? Maybe you’re even struggling through one right now? They can strike at any time, taking with...

Before we dive in, I’d like you to repeat these four words: I am a writer. If you’re embarking on this wild journey of writing a book,...

Writing the first draft can be intimidating even for the most experienced writers! Transferring an idea that seems crystal clear in your...

“You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.” - Jack London Sounds easier than it really is, right? How do you...