How to Write Fiction: A Creative Writing Guide for Authors

by Aaron Mullins

A complete creative writing guide for authors.
Do you want to learn how to write a book or how to write a story, but don’t know where to begin? Does the thought of writing, editing, and publishing feel overwhelming?

This book will develop your writing skills and help you publish with confidence. You’ll master storytelling, character development, grammar, editing, and learn how to write a novel from start to finish.

Expert Guidance
Written by Dr Aaron Mullins, an internationally published psychologist, editor, and bestselling author, this guide is packed full of expert advice, practical exercises, and inspiring insights into one powerful toolkit for authors.

This easy-to-understand writing guide has 22 essential Author Activities. These step-by-step exercises are designed to help you progress from the first spark of an idea to a polished, publishable story.

Learn how
- Write like a professional
- Structure a plotline
- Create believable characters
- Build immersive worlds
- Edit, format, and refine your story
- Beat writer’s block and stay motivated

Whether you’re writing your first short story or your fifth novel, this book gives you the tools to turn your creative dream into reality.

From first idea to finished manuscript
How to Write A Creative Writing Guide for Authors is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow resource for anyone who wants to learn how to write a novel and develop their writing skills.

Whether you’re writing romance, crime, fantasy, or literary fiction, this book explores the key elements of storytelling that every author needs to plot, character development, setting, theme, language, grammar, and vocabulary.

Learn to shape compelling story arcs, polish your dialogue, and use the powerful psychology of euphonics, the musicality of language that makes your story unforgettable. Discover how to present your work professionally, with formatting and editing techniques that make your manuscript shine.

Mindset, Motivation, and the Psychology of Writing
What truly sets this book apart is its exploration of the author mindset. Drawing on his background as a psychologist, Dr Mullins reveals how to understand your creative process, manage self-doubt, and develop the resilience every writer needs. These psychological insights can make the difference between unfinished projects and published success.

Your Step-by-Step Path to Success

- Quick, actionable checklists for every stage of writing
- Author Activities to build confidence and skill
- Real examples illustrating each writing principle
- Motivational advice to keep you inspired and on track

Every chapter includes clear explanations, practical examples, and quick checklists that guide you through the writing process, from crafting the perfect opening line to writing your final chapter.

Tell Your Story
How to Write A Creative Writing Guide for Authors is a complete roadmap to authorship. It will help you develop your voice, sharpen your craft, and build the confidence to share your story with the world.

Your journey to becoming a published author starts here.

296 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2025

About the author

Dr Aaron Mullins is an award winning, internationally published psychologist and Amazon bestselling author.

Aaron started Birdtree Books Publishing where he worked as Editor-in-Chief and partnered with World Reader Charity. He also taught Academic Writing at Coventry University. As an author and editor, Aaron has achieved great success with his bestselling short story collections.

Aaron also writes non-fiction guides for entrepreneurs and fellow writers. He’s known for exploring fascinating psychological subjects in his fiction and psychology-based non-fiction. Aaron’s book How to Write Fiction: A Creative Writing Guide for Authors has become a staple reference book for writers and those interested in a publishing career.