6 Reasons Why Mary-Sue Flaws Just Don’t Work
When it comes to fixing your Mary-Sue, It isn't enough to just add flaws! You need to make sure that they work! Here's what to avoid.
Category: Writing Advice
Let Your Story Grow – Organic Writing
Some people, like me, prefer to write without having an elaborated plan for the story. That’s called organic writing. Keep reading to find out how t…
Autism: We Are Not What You Think
What do you think of when you hear the word Autism? Do you think of a person with the mentality of a toddler, screaming and…
How Music Can Inspire Your Writing
Music can help to inspire, compliment and shed light on your writing. Here's how you can use it to your advantage to create something great!
All About Horror Writing
In my time of being a huge fan of all things horror, I have read many horror stories and books. I learned the traits which…
Guide: Sensitive Content and Trigger Warnings
For simplicity’s sake, most people refer to trigger warnings as “tw” and content warnings as “cw” so that’s what I’ll be referring to them in…
Mary-Sue: Why Flaws Might Not Fix The Problem
When looking for advice on how to fix a Mary-Sue, you might be told just to add flaws. Well, here's why that's only half the story.
How to Start a Story: Top Tips to Begin With a Bang
The start of a story is a very crucial part. You want the reader to be interested in your story while also not giving away…
What Good Stories Need: 7 Things You Should Work On
What makes a good story so good? What is it that you need to work on in your own writing? Here's what all good stories do well, no matter the genre.
Why Harry Potter Time Travel Isn’t Great From a Writer’s POV
The way time travel is used in Harry Potter kinda sucks! Here is what makes it so bad and how you can learn from it as a writer.
Why You Should Think About Your Magic System
It can be very tempting to just jump into a fantasy story and start writing. However, here's why you should take the time to plan your magic system fi…
How to Make Money From Writing Online in 2020
It can seem like an uphill battle when you're trying to make money from your writing online. Here's a list of the best ways in 2020!
Red Herring and the Art of Distraction
What’s a Red Herring? Sounds like a fish, right? But what would that have to do with a blog about creative writing? Keep reading to…
Writing a Muslim Character: What I Learnt
I spent a lot of time thinking about portraying Muslim people well when I created my character, Zaynah, for The Queen of Freaks. Here's what I learnt!
Advice Blogs: How to Set Yours Up the Right Way
Have you ever wanted to make your own advice blog? Have a lot to say about a subject? Well, here's how you can set yours up for success!