How to Write Better Dialogue
Like to write more convincing dialogue in your fiction? Let professional editor Richard Bradburn alert you to the ancient Greek technique of "maid and butler dialogue" - and convince you why you should avoid it now!
Writing: The Planning Tool for Pantsers: Plottr
Whether you're a planner or a pantser, you'll find John Lynch's review of the Plottr plotting tool may help you turn out more flowing, flawless stories faster.
Writing A Series – And How to Grow A Series from a Standalone Book
Do you write standalone books but fancy writing a series? It may be easier than you think to make the transition. Read Kate Frost's case study of how she almost inadvertently became a successful series writer and why she's glad she did.
Writing – How to Get Ready for NaNoWriMo & Why
Wondering whether to take part in NaNoWriMo this November? Still wondering what on earth it is? Find the answers to these questions in Debbie Young's practical, informative post drawing on case studies from other ALLi author members.
Writing: Putting the Fun into Punctuation
A fun discussion about punctuation (yes, it can be fun!) with bestselling novelist and historian Dominic Selwood about his 21st century approach to the rules of commas, semi-colons, and more
What Photographer Annie Leibovitz Taught Me About Writing
Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz may not be the obvious role model for a writer - but as Lee McKenzie explains…
5 Ways Dramatic Techniques Can Transform Your Fiction Writing
Learn to boost the power of your fiction writing by borrowing dramatic techniques used to add power to story on screen and stage, following these five key tips from award-winning playwright Jules Horne
Writing Advice: 8 Self-editing Techniques to Cut Your Editing Time in Half
Do you dread self-editing? Learn to embrace and enjoy it - and to do it faster and better - with this simple checklist of 8 top tips by ProWritingAid's Hayley Millman - suitable for writers in every genre
Writing: A Handy Checklist for Self-Editing to Make Your Self-published Book the Best It Can Be & Reduce Your Editor’s Bill
A handy checklist of different ways to self-edit your books more effectively, saving you money on your professional editor's bills (if you use one), and creating a better experience for your readers - a good quick read for beginner writers and experienced self-publishers
Writing: How to Write a Synopsis of your Self-published Book – and Why Indie Authors Need Synposes Too
Think you don't need to write a synopsis unless you're querying an agent or publisher? Think again! They can be great tools to help you self-edit and market your book. Read professional editor Richard Bradburn's brilliant guide here.
How Collaboration with Other Indie Authors Helped Me Return to Writing
How one indie author, E S Moxon, found collaboration with fellow writers helped her regain her creative momentum after unexpected challenges in her personal life that scuppered her regular writing habits.
How to Format Dashes Correctly
Did you know there are three kinds of dash in punctuation? Not sure how to use them all correctly? Help is at hand here with a succinct and helpful summary by editor Richard Bradburn.