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18/09/2025

Not sure if the ending to your story is quite working? The ending is hugely important, and it's no surprise that endings often need a lot of rewriting. Learn how endings go wrong (and how to fix them!) in today's blog post:

Why a Bad Ending Can Ruin a Great Story (and Seven Ways to Fix It)18 Sep 2025 | Editing Have you ever been really into a book, engrossed in the story, waiting to see how it all ends … … only for the ending to disappoint you? I’ve read a few books like that. And the sad thing is, I wouldn’t r...

11/09/2025

Struggling to name your characters? You might feel like it's a silly problem ... but it's where quite a few writers get stuck! Today's post is for you:

How to Name a Character: Four Key Considerations (and Why They Matter)11 Sep 2025 | Fiction Choosing names for your characters can feel almost as tricky as naming a baby … you want to get it right! Your character’s name needs to reflect not just their age, nationality, and upbringing – it also...

04/09/2025

How long is a novel? It might sound like a basic question ... but it's one that sometimes trips writers up! You want your novel (especially a first novel) to fit within industry norms. So what are those? And what are the exceptions? Get everything you need to know in today's post on Aliventures:

How long is a novel? What about a novella, or even a novelette? Find out the different definitions here and figure out the best length for your own book.

29/07/2025

Looking for some summer writing inspiration? Everything in the Aliventures shop is half-price for two more days!

https://www.aliventures.com/shop/

24/07/2025

The Aliventures Summer Sale is now on!

EVERYTHING in the Aliventures Shop is half-price for the next week:

👉 https://www.aliventures.com/shop/

That includes:

⚡Supercharge Your Writing guides
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$4 each (instead of $8)
OR
$10 for all four (instead of $20)

Everything you need to get focused, write more, and enjoy it more too!

📝 Editing Essentials
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$5 (instead of $10)

Clear explanations & examples of the 20 most common mistakes I see writers making, so you can edit your work like a pro.

✍️ Get Writing
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$10 (instead of $20)

Try new areas of writing: covers short stories, novels, blogging, and freelancing. LAST CHANCE TO BUY before it goes off the market for good!

🏃 How to Write Faster
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$7.50 (instead of $15)

All my best tips on speeding up your writing (without sacrificing quality OR enjoyment).

03/07/2025

Could ditching a daily writing goal help you write more? I stopped my "250 words/day" goal back in May, after finishing a novel draft, and (spoiler alert!) significantly increased how much I'm writing.

Find out more about that and my other writing goals here:

Annual Writing Goal Progress in Q2, 2025 (Ditched Daily Writing Goal … and Wrote More!)3 Jul 2025 | Motivation We’re halfway through 2025 – how’s your writing been going so far this year? If you’re hitting your goals, fantastic! Take a moment this week to celebrate. 😃 If it’s not goin...

30/06/2025

⏰ $5/£4 offer for Writers' Cafe ends TODAY ⏰

If you've been waiting to turn 2025 around ... this is your chance!

Join us today for just $5:

https://www.aliventures.com/writers-cafe/

As soon as you join, you have full access to:

🎯 "Get Your 2025 Back on Track" workshop (recording & worksheet)
✍️ 55+ writing prompts: get your writing flowing
✅ Weekly check-ins: share your goal & get encouragement
⏱️ Live writing hours: make time for writing (Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri)
💬 Discussion space: chat about anything writing-related
📝 Feedback space: hands-on support with your writing

Writer's Cafe is normally $10/£8 per month, but until the end of TODAY, it's just $5/£4 for your first month.

See workshop details, writing hour timings, FAQs, what members say, and more here:

👉 https://www.aliventures.com/writers-cafe/

Writers’ Cafe online community with support & accountability Writers’ Cafe is an online community for all writers, offering support, encouragement, and (gentle!) accountability as you work towards your writing goals. It costs just $10 per month (£8 if you prefer GBP) which gives you full access...

26/06/2025

Dialogue can be tricky to get right ... so in today's post (of epic proportions!) I share 8 crucial tips, plus examples of great dialogue. Whether you're just getting started with fiction writing or want to brush up your dialogue skills while you edit, this is for you. :-)

Writing dialogue? It's fun to hear your characters speak ... but tricky to get it right. My straightforward dialogue tips, with examples, show you what to do.

17/06/2025

🎯 Finish that novel by the end of 2025 ... or hit any writing goal you're going for!

I'm running a workshop next week in Writers' Cafe (aliventures.com/writers-cafe) to help members plan out their writing journey over the next six months. Join us for just $5.

Writers’ Cafe online community with support & accountability Writers’ Cafe is an online community for all writers, offering support, encouragement, and (gentle!) accountability as you work towards your writing goals. It costs just $10 per month (£8 if you prefer GBP) which gives you full access...

12/06/2025

Does your novel have enough (or the right) supporting characters? In this week's post, we're digging into what supporting characters are ... and how to create well-rounded characters that help move your story along.

https://www.aliventures.com/what-are-supporting-characters/

11/06/2025

"I want to write but life's so busy."

Sounds familiar? I hear this a lot ... and I totally get it!

I created Writers' Cafe—a welcoming online community—to help you actually make time for your writing.

👉 https://www.aliventures.com/writers-cafe/

We’ve got:
🗓️ Live writing hours you can put on your calendar
✅ Weekly check-ins to encourage you in making progress
💬 A chatroom for impromptu writing sessions
🤗 Feedback and support from me & fellow writers
It’s just $5/£4 for your first month—less than a coffee, and it might be just what you need to finally make serious progress with your writing.

Check out all the details here:

👉 https://www.aliventures.com/writers-cafe/

P.S. If cost is a barrier right now, I’ve got a few free places available—drop me an email at [email protected].

Writers’ Cafe online community with support & accountability Writers’ Cafe is an online community for all writers, offering support, encouragement, and (gentle!) accountability as you work towards your writing goals. It costs just $10 per month (£8 if you prefer GBP) which gives you full access...

22/05/2025

New on Aliventures: What's an "epistolary novel" and what are the advantages of writing in this form? I take you through everything you need to know, with lots of examples.

https://www.aliventures.com/epistolary-novel/