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Not sure which way to turn when writing intimate scenes? Author Jo McNally shares how to write compelling love scenes that make sense for the story you’re writing.

Lampshading is fantastic tool, but only in the right situation.

Learn what dead words in writing are and use this free dead word checker to find weak or unnecessary words in your text to improve clarity.

Struggling to describe things you can’t see? Learn the techniques to bring emotions, ideas, and abstract concepts to life in your writing.

What is a cozy fantasy? We explore the genre and include the elements you need to write cozy fantasy - with plenty of examples.

Ah yes, the book review. That curious little thing inexplicably comprised of five stars and a couple clicks which, in an increasingly unkind and distractible world, feels like being at the mercy of…

Taking the time to choose the right setting for each scene is one of the best ways to ensure our writing has impact.

Thinking of killing a character? Use our 5-point plan to write a death that is meaningful, memorable, and right for your story.

You might find yourself waking up at 4 in the morning with one thought in your head: better delete that! Here's how to learn from your mistakes, rather than pretend they never existed.

ALT: Ralph Fiennes: Big Problem as Duke Of Oxford

Pairing behaviors with odd demeanors can be very effective in fiction--just look at the success of Jack Sparrow.

We have some hilarious examples, but what are the funniest typos you've seen?

In the past two lessons, I talked about how Jane Austen reveals characters through moments of tension and through character dialogue. Yet there is another method which she frequently uses to introduce and reveal characters to the reader: through the perceptions of others.

Rejection letters do serve a purpose. You can make yourself a better and more successful writer if you learn how to interpret rejection letters.

World-building of any kind can seem like a daunting task. Here, author Nalini Singh shares 10 tips for building a realistic and vibrant fictional world.

Why we're so cranky about a writing practice that's considered normal.

From questions to metaphors, discover 25 practical ideas to start a sentence and make your writing lively, dynamic, and impossible to ignore.

Learn 9 ways to write with literary flair and create prose that is distinctive, engaging, memorable, and full of personality.

Have you ever read a book and said 'I know I should care about this book, but do I?' In this post, we look at why we should care about a book, but don't.

WRITE BETTER WITH AN EDITOR - writing tips and editing services. "Sometimes I scare people with my enthusiasm for writing."

Soniah Kamal’s novel Unmarriageable, an incredible retelling of Pride and Prejudice in modern-day Pakistan, opens with Alysba Binat (our Elizabeth counterpart) teaching Pride and Prejudice at an English-speaking high school in Pakistan. In the beginning scene, she has her students—all female—write their own first lines inspired by the first line of Pride and Prejudice, their own “truths universally acknowledged.” As Alys leads the discussion, she brings up double-standards for men and women, explains that women’s independence is not a Western idea and has roots in their own culture, and raises the possibility that a woman’s sole purpose is not to marry and have children.

While emulating authors you love is a natural starting point, finding your own voice in storytelling is paramount to your success. Author Ronald Kelly shares 5 tips for forming your own writing voice.

When a writer tries for cute and gets something else entirely.

Our free writing app lets you set writing goals and track your progress, so you can finally write that book!

Great writers care about grammar. Eliminating grammar errors makes your writing more powerful and effective in getting your message across.