
7 Writing Observations From Ian McEwan
Discover seven writing observations from the accomplished British novelist, Ian McEwan and learn valuable lessons on storytelling, characters, creativity, and literary skill.

The Unintended Consequences Of A Lack Of Setting
Is your reader sure where the story is taking place? What are the unintended consequences of a lack of setting in a book?

How Much Blood Do You Need In A Crime Novel?
Are you writing crime? In this post, we look at levels of violence and ask: How much blood do you need in a crime novel?

Songwriting For Beginners – Part 2
This post is part of a Writers Write series on songwriting. In the second post on songwriting for beginners we cover lyric writing techniques.

What Is Imagination & Why Is It Important For Fiction Writing?
In this post, we ask ‘What is imagination?’, look at the difference between imagination and creativity, and discuss why imagination is important for fiction writing.

Why Memoirists Are Their Own Worst Enemies
Are you struggling to start – or finish writing your memoir? In this post, we look at the reasons memoirists are their own worst enemies.

Songwriting For Beginners – Part 1
This post is part of a Writers Write series on songwriting. In the first post on songwriting for beginners we cover basic songwriting theory.

The Way Of The One – For Writers
In this post, we look at the concept of The One in storytelling. Specifically, we look at the way of The One for writers.

The Top 10 Writing Posts From May 2021
In this post, we share the top 10 writing posts from May 2021.

Lauren Beukes’s Top 5 Writing Tips
Writers Write shares writing tips and resources. In this post, we share South African author Lauren Beukes’s Top 5 Writing Tips.

33 Creative Ways To Brainstorm Ideas
We believe in the cult of creativity at Writers Write. It is often the only thing standing between the majority of us and the abyss.

Are These The 4 Most Neglected Pages On Your Blog?
Writers Write creates blogging resources and shares blog writing tips. In this post, we ask: Are these the 4 most neglected pages on your blog?

10 Excellent Reasons To Use Infographics On Your Blog
Should you be using infographics? In this post, we give you 10 excellent reasons to use infographics on your blog.

20 Annoying Business Phrases You Should Avoid
I wrote about how business writers could improve their writing style. One of the points I made was to avoid using jargon and clichés. Here

11 Types of Content You Should Be Creating Right Now
Creating content for your blog or website is difficult. It is time-consuming and asks you to dig deep into your creative reserves every day.

10 Incredibly Simple Ways To Improve Your Business Writing Style
In this post, we share 10 incredibly simple ways to improve your business writing style.

9 Habits You Need For Social Media Success
If you are creating more awareness for yourself or your business, you should be creating an online presence. Here are 9 habits for social media

The Top 100 Writing Blogs For Authors And Bloggers
We are honoured to be included as one of the Top 100 Writing Blogs of 2016. You will find Writers Write listed at number 12.

7 Tips For Writing Triumphant Social Media Posts
Guest Post There seems to be an endless amount to learn about social media. Which platforms should you be on to engage your readers? How often

8 Lessons Freelancing Taught Me About Money
Freelancing seems like the writer’s dream, but many are too scared to take the leap. In this post, we look at 8 lessons freelancing can