My writing was dead. My words were dull and dry, my characters flat and lifeless, and my plot a steaming heap of contradictions and...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

I don’t know about you, but one of the most exciting parts of writing a book for me is the moment I get the idea. I will be sitting there...