How to Write an Unforgettable Enemies-to-Lovers Story

The enemies-to-lovers trope has captured readers’ hearts for centuries, offering some of the most emotionally charged and exciting narratives in literature. From classic stories like Pride and Prejudice to contemporary bestsellers, this dynamic never seems to lose its appeal. But what makes it so captivating? It’s the tension, the transformation, and the undeniable chemistry that…

How to Brainstorm Ideas for Your Story

If you consciously take advantage of your thinking process by gathering your ideas together, you can transform these into new and imaginative stories.When you feel as if you don’t have any ideas, you’re filled with anxiety, or not feeling inspired, brainstorming can stir up your ideas to get you started. If, however, you feel you…

How to Write Believable Character Reactions

Establish CharacterEarly on, establish who your characters are by defining their values, beliefs, personality traits and motivations. When you have a strong sense of who your characters are, you can have them behave in a way that is consistent so that readers can understand them. For example, if you’ve established that your character values honesty above…

How to Evoke Emotion Through Your Writing

The stories that readers enjoy the most are the ones that they can immerse themselves in, stories which make them feel as if they’re being transported into the book itself. There are several things writers must achieve to create this experience for readers – well-written characters, a developed world, a good plot, and emotion.If readers…

What to do When you Can’t Write

Just as we all have good writing days, we all have bad ones, too. But what should you do when you can’t put your thoughts into words, or you don’t feel inspired? Here are a few things you can do instead.Make Self-care a PriorityListen to your body. If you’re tired, you’ll struggle to create ideas…

How to Use Your Writing Time More Efficiently

Writing can be fun and imaginative and messy and challenging. Here are some tips to help you write more efficiently and achieve your goals. Don’t look at your word count You’ll either feel like you’re not achieving anything, and you risk losing motivation, or you’ll feel like you have accomplished a great deal and you relax…

What is Foreshadowing?

Definition: a warning or indication of a future eventForeshadowing is a literary technique used to build suspense by hinting at things that will come later in the story. Foreshadowing is not revealing what will happen but rather making subtle suggestions. When used well, readers may not realise its significance until later in the story when…

How to be a Productive Writer

Being a productive writer means being able to generate ideas, express thoughts clearly, and communicate your message effectively.Create Space One of the first steps to boost your creativity is to create a space where you can write. If you have to tidy an area before you can work at it, you’re likely to be put…

Tips for Getting Started: Advice for new writers

Writing can be a highly rewarding endeavour, allowing you to unleash your creativity and share your thoughts and stories with the world. However, it can be a challenging and frustrating process. Whether you’re an aspiring novelist, a seasoned journalist, or a casual blogger, knowing how to be inspired and stay productive is key to creating…