The creative writing blog

Katalina Watt

AI in science fiction is commonplace, but artificial intelligence now features in many novel genres. Here’s how to write AI in fiction responsibly and thoughtfully.

Ella McLeod

What is an interior monologue? Does every fictional character need one? Here’s our guide to writing your character’s inner thoughts with monologue examples.

Kate Davies

What is the climax of a story? It’s not quite the ending, but close! Here are the secrets to writing a great climax in a book, along with some top climax examples.

Amanda Reynolds

A willing suspension of disbelief is the key to readers losing themselves in a story. So, to suspend disbelief, what do writers need to do? Read our tips here!

Eliza Chan

Sunday Times bestselling author Eliza Chan digs into fictional fantasy worlds and why fantasy worldbuilding can come more naturally than writers might think.

Elizabeth Kulhanek

Exploring genre fiction is a great way to improve your writing, regardless of your own novel genre. We investigate the strengths of different fiction categories.

Shylashri Shankar

Have you ever tried a spiritual writing practice? In this blog, we look at how authors can unlock the creativity of the unconscious mind when writing fiction.

Gina Sorell

For many authors, the best time to write is first thing. Find out how to create a writing schedule you can stick to with our top tips for a morning writing routine!

Emma Nanami Strenner

Emma Nanami Strenner offers a study of the working life of a journalist turned author. Do journalism skills make writing fiction easier? Emma explains all.

Nikki Allen

It’s common for writers to explore heavy topics in books—even in beach reads. But how can we write about tough themes in commercial thrillers? Find out here!

Louise Dean

If you want to know how to win a writing contest, look no further. Here’s our founder Louise’s best advice for writers on how to win The Next Big Story prize.

Mireille Harper

Sensitivity readers have become an important part of publishing for good reason. In this article, an authenticity editor explains sensitivity reading for all writers.