How many words in a novel? Average word count for books by genre
Reading Time: 10 minutes How many words in a novel? Here are the average word counts and page numbers by genre – so that you know what to aim for!
Read moreReading Time: 10 minutes How many words in a novel? Here are the average word counts and page numbers by genre – so that you know what to aim for!
Read moreReading Time: 10 minutes From clearer thinking to the confidence that comes with mastering a skill to processing difficult life events – not to mention the sheer pleasure of creativity – here are some of the ways writing can give your mental health a boost.
Read moreReading Time: 3 minutes How do you finally get that novel off your desk? And what do you do next? Find out on this inspiring masterclass from novelist and industy insider Molly Flatt.
Read moreReading Time: 7 minutes The London Book Fair is back! And so am I. Here are my top takeaways for authors.
Read moreReading Time: 3 minutes In this masterclass, writing productivity expert Bec Evans of Prolifiko will guide you with tried and tested approaches that will help you create a writing habit that works for you. She’ll help you find time, support and the systems that keep you going.
Read moreReading Time: 4 minutes The author of bestselling memoir ‘Love Child’ talks about how to draw a compelling narrative out of the rough material of your life.
Read moreReading Time: 3 minutes Have you read a book where you felt the wind, tasted the air, and shivered with the protagonist? Learn how to use the setting to breath life and an extra dimension into your stories. Discover tools to bring your location alive.
Read moreReading Time: 7 minutes There are lots of hashtags out there that are useful to help writers promote their work, connect with other writers, and – well – write. How do you use them, and which should you use?
Read moreReading Time: 2 minutes Want to write a memoir? My favourite piece of memoir-writing advice is from the late, great Carrie Fisher, author of bestselling memoirs and autobiographical fiction. And also Princess Leia.
Read moreReading Time: 3 minutes Want to write about nature? Join the author of ‘I Belong Here’ for an enlightening workshop on how to observe and describe the natural world.
Read moreReading Time: 3 minutes Today is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year. And these are certainly tough times. How can you stay sane, optimistic – and build resilience as a writer?
Read moreReading Time: 4 minutes If you’ve got some unexpected time on your hands over the holidays, this can be a great time of year to catch up on some reading, do some writing – or simply plan some writing.
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