How to Write Better Dialogue
Writing great dialogue is hard. You’d be forgiven for thinking otherwise. People talk – some people constantly. From parties with friends to the dinner table with family, from our own...
7 Scrivener Alternatives That Might Be Better for You
Lots of writers love Scrivener. And for good reason. It's a robust writing software that helps you organise, write and format your book. But many writers assume it's the best...
The 4 Books That Levelled Up My Writing
by author and Novel Factory creator, Katja Kaine I have read countless books on writing, and, to be honest, a few have stood out to me as being particularly insightful...
12 Tips for Writing YA Fiction
In this article, Sue H. Cunningham, author of dark comedy YA murder mystery Totally Deceased, explores what defines young adult fiction and shares 12 writing tips to help you hook...
The Good, the Bad and the Downright Ugly: My Journey to Publication
As most aspiring authors know all too well, finishing a book is only half the battle – getting published is a whole other matter. In this guest post, A. J....
Creating a Fantasy World: A Guide for Writers
Fantasy has never been hotter. Books like Fourth Wing, House of Flame and Shadow, The Stormlight Archive series, Babylon, Of Blood and Ash, and more, are sweeping social media, being...
What Is a Foil Character? The Secret to Making Your Characters Shine
When you’re writing your novel, you want every element of your story to shine. You want your reader to close the last page remembering your characters, your plot, and your...
