The question, plotter or pantser? is an ever famed question and almost all writers fall into one of the two categories. However, there are also writers out there who toe the middle line. These writers are called plansters. There is no right category. …

There is no doubt that representation in the media is a thing of utmost importance in society. However, since the subject of diverse inclusion has taken a bigger space in publishing, the question of what is regarded as good or bad representation has been very close on its heels. This…

Hello young writer! You would have heard the saying, “No laughter in the writer, no laughter in the reader”. If you haven’t, well, now you have. To write moving stories or articles requires a lot more than the knowledge of grammar. You need to empathise with your readers, put yourself…

As writers, nothing hurts us more than seeing a negative review/criticism of our work(s). It’s a very painful reality that even established authors still struggle with. But then, is criticism, especially negative ones, always bad? We already know of the common and most desired ‘constructive criticism’. On Wattpad, you’d see…

“All grown-ups were once children...but only a few of them remember this.” –The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Are you in the right place? Well, you have to find out for yourself, but I can help with a few questions to help you decide: Have you ever thought of writing…

by Zainab Muhammad Writer’s block is a condition in which a writer is unproductive over a period of time. This could refer to an author’s inability to continue writing, or to start new projects. …

Reading allows us to travel to places known and unknown to us; to share in the lived experience of others; to bridge the gaps between generations; to learn about the past, to better understand the present, and prepare for the future. Reading gives us access to information and knowledge. In…

‘Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and the wisest of counsellors and the most patient of teachers.’ – Charles W. Eliot It is a widely known truth that books make scholars out of children, stimulate their imagination, and make their language skills…

Dear parent, did you notice that while other kids watch TV and play video games, your child spends time with a book; while others play football outside, your child remains indoors with a book and pen; and while others spend their money on biscuits and chocolates, yours buys books instead? …