What Is A Character Flaw? 123 Ideas For Character Flaws
What is a character flaw? Use this post to explore 123 ideas for character flaws. Use these flaws for the characters in your books.
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Betrayal in Fiction: How to Write Powerful, Unforgettable Twists
Discover how to write compelling betrayal in fiction, with clear definitions, memorable quotes, and must-read book examples.
Patricia Hampl On Writing Memoirs
We explore the award-winning memoirist, Patricia Hampl’s thoughts on writing memoirs. We look at the role of memory, the form, the art, and the craft
Meet The Best Priest Detectives In Fiction
Faith meets mystery. Find out why priest detective stories work, and meet 10 of the best crime-solving clerics in fiction.
The Strange World of Slipstream Fiction – What Is It?
We define slipstream fiction, present its characteristics, and provide examples. We also offer tips for writing slipstream fiction.
A Quick Start Guide To Writing Emotions
In this post, we explore how to write emotions in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing emotions.
4 Point Of View Choices For Writers
Primarily, point of view is a matter of distance and in this post, we look at the 4 point of view choices for writers.
Horror Movies Are Popular (& Why You Should Write Them)
We’re writing about horror movies and why they are so popular. We also tell you why you should write horror.
7 Deadly Rules For Creating A Villain
Every story has a villain. In this post we write about the 7 deadly rules for creating a villain for your stories.
Elizabeth George’s Writing Process
We’re writing about the acclaimed police procedural writer, Elizabeth George. In this post, we explore Elizabeth George’s writing process.
15 Fabulous Resources For Short Story Writers
Use our 15 fabulous resources for short story writers.
7 Things To Do When You Need Inspiration And It Just Won’t Come
Not having the inspiration to write is a common problem. Here are 7 things to do when you need inspiration.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 49: Why Writing ‘The End’ Is Not Goodbye (Yet)
In this post, we discuss why writing ‘the end’ is not actually the end of the novel writing process. At least not yet.
The Top 10 Writing Posts From November 2016
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in November 2016: 127 Prompts To Finish Before You Write About Yourself 6 Ways To
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 48: 5 Elements You Need In Chapter One To Hook Your Reader
This post will help you define the 5 elements you need in chapter one to hook your reader.
10 Ways To Create Dangerously Nuanced Antagonists
Great antagonists make protagonists stronger. These characters drive conflict and shape a novel. So, how do we create interesting, dangerously nuanced antagonists?
Write Your Novel In A Year: Week 47: 3 Secrets to Successfully Submitting Your Manuscript
Writers Write creates resources for writers. This post will help you with 3 secrets to successfully submitting your manuscript.
NaNoWriMo: A Writer’s Checklist For The Final Stretch
This is it. Week four of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). You are so close. Hopefully you are nearing 40 000 words. This is the final stretch.
Adverbial Dialogue Tags Explained: Tips For Stronger Dialogue
What are adverbial dialogue tags? Learn why writers should avoid overusing adverbs in dialogue tags. Find out how stronger dialogue and character actions can improve
7 Simple Ways To Generate New Ideas
‘Nothing is more dangerous than an idea when it is the only one you have.’ ~Émile Chartier Here are 7 Simple Ways To Generate New
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