Writing tips & resources

A warrior with a flaming sword.
Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to historical fantasy

Historical fantasy explained: blending fact with fiction.
An investigator at the scene of a crime.
Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to writing crime

Unraveling the art of crime writing.
Two women attempting to catch flying hearts in a net.

The ultimate guide to Romancing the Beat

A step-by-step guide to Gwen Hayes' Romancing the Beat romance story structure. In other words, the romance novel template of your dreams.
An illustration of people watching a theatrical production.
Research
3 min read

How to research historical events

Methods for investigating and depicting historical occurrences authentically.
Writing tips
5 min read

Seven skills every fiction writer should master

Whether you're just starting or have been practising for years, it's essential to work on your craft.
The NaNoWriMo logo on a gradient background overlaid with the text "A NaNoWriMo toolkit"
Writing tips
5 min read

The best tools for each part of your writing journey

Here’s our round-up of the best tools for each part of your writing journey – right from concept to completion.

A playlist for writing tension

Need some auditory inspiration? Here's a playlist for writing tension.
A woman in the most fantastic cape you can imagine, with a fighting stick strapped to her back.
Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to human fantasy

A beginner's guide to human fantasy, where reality meets imagination.

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