
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 19: Turning The Screw
 In this post, we look at ways authors have of turning the screw to increase the tension in novels.

The Portrait Of The Antagonist As A Human Being
What is the role of the antagonist in your story? We look at The Portrait Of The Antagonist As A Human Being.

9 Narcissistic Mothers & How To Write About Them
One of the most interesting characters to write about is a mother with a narcissistic personality disorder. In this post, we discuss 9 narcissistic mothers

The Top 10 Writing Posts from April 2016
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in April 2016: 7 Awesome Foreshadowing Tips For Fiction Writers The Awesome Foursome Fictional Characters

Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 18: Shading A Scene
In this post, we look at shading a scene to create contrast and change moods in your novels.

The Importance Of Being The Protagonist
What is the role of the protagonist in your story? What is the importance of being the protagonist?

Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 17: Expect The Unexpected
In this post, we look for ways for you to keep your readers and your characters on their toes. We suggest ways to expect the

Flip Your Characters To Twist A Plot
Changing a character’s dominant trait makes him or her even more interesting. If you are looking for a way to twist a plot, why not

Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 16: What Makes A Scene Work?
Writers Write is a comprehensive writing resource. In this post, we look at what makes a scene work in a novel.

Character Types: Static & Dynamic, Foils & Mirrors
In this post, we write about static and dynamic character types, as well as characters who are foils and mirrors.

The 5 Elements Of Story
In this post, we share the 5 elements of story using the premise that a character needs five things.

Plot Builder – 3 Steps To Spark A Satisfying Story
In this post, we look at the plot builder where we need to follow 3 steps to spark a satisfying story.

Confessions Of A Serial Under-Writer
In this post, Mia Botha tells us what to do if you have too few words in your story. There are her confessions of a

Universal Needs – Creating Characters
We have put together this post on universal needs to consider when creating characters. Use this list as a guide to identify which needs are

Types Of Love – Creating Characters
Which type of love do you have in your life? Even more importantly, which types of love do your characters have in theirs? Use these

5 Ways To Find Yourself In Your Story
I’m starting to discover that stories are already inside us. In this post, we discuss five ways to find yourself in your story.

Character Questionnaire – How Well Do You Know Your Hero?
How well do you know your hero? Use this character questionnaire to help you create a character.

The Hero’s Journey For Star Wars And The Princess Diaries
In this post, we share the hero’s journey for Star Wars and The Princess Diaries.

5 Things To Consider Before You Have Your Manuscript Appraised
Do you want a manuscript appraisal? In this post, we discuss 5 things you should consider before you have your manuscript appraised.

5 Fabulous Tips For First-Time Crime Writers
We suggest that beginner writers try writing crime, because it has strict guidelines to follow. In this post, we discuss the benefits of writing crime