
Word Count Problems: What’s The Deal With ‘Exactly’?
Do you have word count problems in short stories? In this post, we talk about why we should try to write to the word count in

The 10 Commandments Of Business Writing
According to Paul Jones of Magneto Marketing, these are the 10 Commandments of high quality, engaging, persuasive business writing.
Raymond Chandler Remembers His Wife
Raymond Chandler was an American novelist and screenwriter. Today, we’re celebrating the anniversary of novelist Raymond Chandler‘s birthday with a letter where the novelist remembers

Sarah Waters’ 10 Rules For Writers
In this post, we’ve shared Welsh novelist, Sarah Waters’ 10 rules for writers.

5 Myths About Self-Publishing & Why They Are Simply Not True
In this post, we explore self-publishing, particularly the 5 myths about self-publishing and why they are simply not true.

Use The 7 Deadly Sins To Strengthen Your Antagonist’s Motives
In this post, we show how you can use the 7 deadly sins to strengthen your antagonist’s motives.

Writers Write – Our Book Reviews – July 2018
Welcome to our book reviews for July 2018. We hope you find one or two books that you will enjoy reading from the list. If

16 Old Words for Young People
Writers Write shares writing resources and writing tips. In this infographic, our guest blogger shares 16 old words for young people. Guest Post We hope

6 Good Reasons To Use Scrivener To Write Your Book
If you’re looking for some help with your writing, Scrivener may be the solution for you. Here are six good reasons to use it.

How to Write More: A Copywriter’s Cornucopia
Guest Post There are another 800 words to go before I finish this article. Time flies, but words are escaping my head. What does it

How To Write A Prologue: 5 Good Reasons To Include One
Write a prologue that works. Discover five good reasons to include a prologue in your novel, with examples from published books.

5 Ways To Begin Your Romance Novel
Learn how to begin your romance novel with an opening that grabs attention, sets the tone, and keeps readers turning the pages.

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.

7 Essential Elements Every Writer Must Master
Discover 7 essential elements every writer must master, from plot and characters to pacing and endings. Learn how to craft stories readers love.

How To Make Your First Chapter Impossible To Put Down
Learn how to make your first chapter impossible to put down with techniques to hook readers from page one and keep them turning the pages.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing First & Last Lines
Learn how to write powerful first and last lines with this quick-start guide, complete with clear examples to inspire your writing.

How To Write Epic Beginnings
We know that readers don’t carry on reading if you write a poor beginning. Read this post to find out how to write epic beginnings.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing An Inciting Incident
In this post, we define an inciting incident in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing an inciting incident.

I Know I Should Care About This Book, But Do I?
Have you ever read a book and said ‘I know I should care about this book, but do I?’ In this post, we look at

5 Secrets To Writing A Strong Inciting Incident
The inciting incident has to be the first game-changer in your story. Here are 5 secrets to writing a strong inciting incident.