How To Write

Improve your writing and learn new skills with our expert advice, essential tips and fun exercises to try at home. Get started with our latest blogs below.

Writing prompt: Light a fire
How might a burning fire set light to your creativity in this week's writing…

01 November 2024

Crime writing: Writing the Murder
Six tips for writing crime fiction from Dan Coxon, co-editor of a new collection…

01 November 2024

Establishing your identity as a self-published writer
Tips on building a strong author brand, including how to create a consistent…

31 October 2024

How to write a ghost story
Writing a captivating ghost story requires more than just eerie settings and…

29 October 2024

Writing prompt: A haunted story
Use this week's creative writing exercise to create a ghost tale for Halloween

25 October 2024

Creative writing: Telling tales and Tarot
Gothic novelist Louise Davidson looks at how to use Tarot cards to help you…

25 October 2024

Understanding ISBNs and copyright for self-published authors
What is an ISBN number? Read on to find all you need to know about ISBNs and how…

24 October 2024

Writing prompt: Signs of the season
With autumn making its presence felt, explore how you can add it to your…

18 October 2024

Historical fiction: Finding your path to the past
Novelist Ellen Alpsten looks at how important it is to find the story that will…

18 October 2024

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