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How to Write a Killer Plot Twist
Even better: one your readers won’t see coming.
Weekly Write-Up: 18th September 2019
The shortlist for the Man Booker Prize is revealed, Bruce Campbell chooses to self-publish, and the Florida SPF drinks date is confirmed.
How to Write a Horror Story
It’s not just about jump-scares and gore.
Weekly Write-Up: 11th September 2019
The Metro has an interesting interview with LJ Ross, and Amazon India announce the third year of their Pen to Publish contest.
Tips for Telling an Engaging Story
Storytelling is hard. Here are some tips and tricks to help keep our readers engaged.
Weekly Write-Up: 4th September 2019
Audible holds off on its Captions program, and an update on everything SPF Live.
The Best and Biggest Bookstores in the World
Bookstores are great. Here are some of the weirdest and most famous in the world.
The 5 Most Common Mistakes Aspiring Children’s Book Authors Are Making
If you’re writing for children, you might want to avoid making these 5 common mistakes.
How to Choose a Book Title
We all know titling your book is important; here’s how to get it right.
Seven Worries of an Aspiring Author
Being an author can be an anxiety-inducing experience. These are the things you shouldn’t care about.
Weekly Write-Up: 7th August 2019
This week is quick and breezy: the Man Booker Prize longlist is announced.
Writing Retreats – How to Get Away and Focus on Your Writing
Sometimes you need to get away from it all. How about a writing retreat?
Weekly Write-Up: 31st July 2019
Dean Koontz signs a five-book deal with Amazon Publishing, and World Anvil helps you plot out your fictional universe.
How to Avoid Distractions When Writing
Reading this instead of writing? Get back to work.
Weekly Write-Up: 24th July 2019
Audible announces Audible Captions, and Netflix uses Wattpad to source its Teen Romance series.
6 things indie authors should know about audiobooks
Thinking of entering the world of audiobook publishing? Here are the six steps you’ll need to take.
Weekly Write-Up: 17th July 2019
Amazon turns 25, a father writes 365 stories in as many days for his daughter, and beach-reads are making way for literary fiction.
How to Write About Pain in Fiction
How do you show that your character is in pain, whether that’s physical or psychological? Here are the important factors to consider when writing about violence.
6 (More) Mistakes Writers Make
Everybody makes mistakes in their writing – that’s what editors are for. Here are 6 of the trickier ones.