Ending Your Mystery: Who Did It?
As a mystery writer, it’s important to create a satisfying ending for your readers that ties up loose ends. You don’t want to deliver an underwhelming ending when readers are counting on you to finish the mystery with a bang! In this post, we’ll cover
Pacing a Mystery Book: What Writers Need to Know
If you're a writer of mystery novels or are just interested in how these books are crafted, you probably know that pacing is one of the key elements of a thriller. The pace of a story makes a difference in creating a page-turning read. In
Mystery Outlines: A How To Guide
For most novels, writers can decide if they are a plotter (fully outline ahead of time) or a panster (wing it as they write without an outline). Mystery novels, however, get more complicated without an outline on hand. Even if you simply write notes to
How to Write a Mystery
Mysteries are a popular fiction genre. They captivate readers through intriguing storylines, tons of suspense, and unexpected plot twists. But how do you actually write a mystery? To write a good mystery, you’ll need to incorporate some specific storytelling elements. First, every mystery needs a
The Power of a Writer’s Notebook
One of the most valuable tools in your arsenal is a writer's notebook. It serves as a save space for your thoughts, ideas, and inspirations, and allows you to capture the essence of your creative journey in a physical form. In this blog post, we’re exploring
10 Ways to Rediscover Your Creative Flow
Feeling like you could use a boost of creative energy? You're not alone. Here are our top 10 tips for how you can rediscover your creative flow!
How to Increase Your Productivity Using Habit-Stacking
Productivity is a crucial aspect of achieving your goals. In this post, we’ll explore some ways you can increase productivity, including habit-stacking, building new habits, and how to cut out habits we want to quit. What is Habit-Stacking? Habit-stacking is a technique that involves adding
Daily Affirmations to Tell Yourself About Your Writing
The way we speak to ourselves can have positive and negative effects on our confidence. If you regularly revert to negative internal thinking and criticize your writing, your self doubt can creep in and you may start to believe the negative words you tell yourself.
Literary-Themed Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Do you and your valentine share a love of literature? Take them on a literary-themed Valentine's Day date this year! Here are our 8 suggestions.
How to Grow as a Writer This Year
Is 2020 the year you grow as a writer? In this post, we cover some tips to help you grow in your craft this year, no matter where you're starting from.