Do publishers accept AI-assisted books? In 2026 the question stopped being theoretical: a major publisher cancelled a novel over suspected AI use, and a number of literary agencies amended their submission guidelines. In this article, we take a look at where publishers and agents draw the line, what your contract asks you to promise, and when the writer should disclose AI use. There's nothing new about writers using tools. Spellcheckers, grammar checkers, and word processors

Do you foreshadow important events in your stories? In this blog post, we look at foreshadowing techniques that make even the most outlandish plot twists believable.

In this blog post, we take a look at some common creative writing mistakes.

Is your story world reactive? How about your characters? In fiction, reader engagement depends heavily on the interplay between motive and world.

Writers should be cognizant of their story’s structure during the writing and editing stages of a work. But what are the main elements of plot? More importantly, how is structure balanced with originality?

Point of view is a crucial element of any work of fiction. It determines the narrator’s intimacy with the reader, and affects plot and world presentation. In this article, we take a closer look at the differences between third person omniscient, limited, and objective.

It can be tricky to write the first chapter of a novel. Where should you start? How important is backstory? In this article, we look at some of the factors that impact the quality of a first chapter.

What gives a character authenticity? Elaborate backstory and emotion are not enough; instead, the writer needs to dig deeper.

Although crucial to any story, excessive expository writing can severely hamper reader enjoyment. In this article, we define exposition and look at its common pitfalls.

In fiction, what are the differences between direct and indirect characterization?

Writing and punctuating dialogue in a novel can be tricky. Read our quick-fire guide to get to grips with the essentials.