
How Writers Use The Love Interest As A Literary Device
What is a love interest in fiction? We explore the love interest as a literary device to create tension, deepen character development, and strengthen your

Make Readers Care: 9 Ways To Create An Unforgettable Story
Writers need to make readers care when they read a book. In this post, we share nine ways to create an unforgettable read.

What Is Writer’s Block? 30 Practical Tips To Beat Writer’s Block
What is writer’s block, and how can you overcome it? If you are struggling to write, we have 30 practical tips to help you beat

The 3 Surprises Every Story Needs
This post is about the three surprises or plot points every story needs. You should surprise your reader at three specific stages in your book.

How To Write Alternate History: A Complete Guide For Writers
This complete guide to writing alternate history shows you how to change the past, build believable worlds, and create compelling stories.

What Is Backstory? How To Make It Work Like Scar Tissue In Your Book
What is backstory in fiction? Learn how to use backstory like scar tissue to add depth to your stories and characters.

Stuck For A Scary Plot? Try These 5 Horror Story Ideas
Looking for spine-chilling horror story ideas? Here are five creepy plot ideas to inspire your next frightening story.

15 Fascinating Fictional Fathers Every Writer Should Know
Discover 15 fascinating fictional fathers who reveal the many ways father figures can shape characters, plots, and themes.

How Writers Use The Confidant As A Literary Device
What is a confidant in fiction? How does the confidant function as a literary device? We explore how to use the confidant to show support

10 Powerful Recurring Themes In Children’s Stories & Why They Matter
What are the themes in children’s stories? We discuss what a theme is, what the 10 powerful recurring themes in children’s stories are, and why

Put SEO To Work For Your Author’s Website
Here’s how you can put SEO to work for your author’s website, and more about why it matters (and who got it right).

6 Secrets To Pitching For Business Via Email
In this post, we look at the art of writing email pitches and include six secrets to pitching for business via email.


8 Unethical Copywriting Techniques To Avoid
Do you write copy for your business or as a freelancer? Here’s the scoop on eight unethical copywriting techniques to avoid.

8 Ways To Improve Your Freelance Writing Resume
If you’re a freelance writer, you’ll be asked about what you’ve written in the past. In this post, we give you eight ways to improve

A Step-By-Step Guide To Help You Write Business Resolutions
Welcome to the latest post in our step-by-step guides for business writers. In this post, we’ve included a step-by-step guide to help you format business

Writers Write Is One Of The 100 Best Websites For Writers In 2021
The Write Life has released its yearly list of the 100 Best Websites for Writers. Writers Write is one of the best 100 websites for writers in

7 Reasons To Focus On A Writing Product
In this post, we go beyond suggesting you write for a niche. Our guest blogger gives you seven reasons to focus on a writing product.

What Every Writer Should Know About Pitching Publications, Magazines, Or Publishers
Are you looking for a way to break into freelancing? Learning how to pitch to publications, magazines, and publishers is vital if you are a

10 Resolutions For Freelance Business Writers
We all want to be better business writers. If you struggle, read our post on 10 resolutions for freelance business writers.