Writing Guides

Common Fantasy Cliches

Common Fantasy Cliches

This list outlines some cliches I commonly see in modern fantasy novels. 

Common Fantasy Cliches

This list outlines some cliches I commonly see in modern fantasy novels. 

How to Write Memorable Side Characters

How to Write Memorable Side Characters

This guide gives you some tips on how to write a side character who'll stick in your readers' minds.

How to Write Memorable Side Characters

This guide gives you some tips on how to write a side character who'll stick in your readers' minds.

Leigh Bardugo‘s Writing Advice

Leigh Bardugo‘s Writing Advice

In this post, I've compiled some of my six favourite bits of advice she's given.

Leigh Bardugo‘s Writing Advice

In this post, I've compiled some of my six favourite bits of advice she's given.

What Makes a Story Badly Written?

What Makes a Story Badly Written?

This post shows the results of a question box from my Instagram story. 

What Makes a Story Badly Written?

This post shows the results of a question box from my Instagram story. 

Other Words For "Walked"

Other Words For "Walked"

There’s nothing wrong with saying “they walked”, but if you want to mix it up or be more specific, here are some alternatives.

Other Words For "Walked"

There’s nothing wrong with saying “they walked”, but if you want to mix it up or be more specific, here are some alternatives.

42 Character Motivation Ideas

42 Character Motivation Ideas

When readers or viewers understand why characters are doing what they're doing, they become more invested in the story. 

42 Character Motivation Ideas

When readers or viewers understand why characters are doing what they're doing, they become more invested in the story.