
A Handy Daily Checklist For Writers
The end is near, at least the end of the year and it is crazy. To celebrate I have made a little writing gift for

Boost Your Writing Inspiration by Travelling Alone
If you want to be a better writer, start travelling now. Travelling means meeting new people, visiting historic landmarks, and gaining life skills along the

How To Resuscitate A Lifeless Scene
If you have written scenes that aren’t working in your stories, read this post. We give you tips on how to resuscitate a lifeless scene.

The Top 10 Writing Posts For November 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in November 2015: How To Become A Writer – The Easy Way – by Neil Gaiman The

5 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Subvert Stereotypes In Stories
It’s easy to go with a stereotypical storyline or character — it’s easier and it feels familiar. Here are 5 ways to subvert stereotypes in

The Pros & Cons Of Writing In Third Person Point Of View
In this post, we look at the pros and cons of writing in third person POV.

The Pros & Cons Of Writing In Second Person Point Of View
Can you see what second person does? In this post, we look at the pros and cons of writing in second person point of view.

3 Ways To Build Your Own Genre
How do you decide on a genre when you write? If you know, we give you 3 ways to build your own genre.

The Pros & Cons Of Writing In First Person Point Of View
In this post, we look at the pros and cons of writing in first person point of view.

3 Ways To Read As A Writer
The first thing we tell students is that writers write. The second thing we tell them is that writers read. Here are three ways to

What is Romantasy & Why Is It So Popular?
In this post, we look at the wildly popular modern genre of romantasy. What is romantasy and why is it so popular?

Why You Don’t Need To Put Everything In Your Book
Are you running the risk of overwhelming your readers? In this post, we tell you why you don’t need to put everything in your book.

What Is Grimdark Fiction & Where Did It Come From?
This is an introduction to the Grimdark genre. We will discover where Grimdark fiction comes from, what Grimdark fiction is, and just what makes up

What Is Hardboiled Fiction? How To Write Hardboiled Fiction
In this post, we explore what hardboiled fiction is, who the hardboiled detectives are, and how to write hardboiled fiction – with examples.

12 Types Of Memoirs – Which One Is Yours?
We’re writing about types of memoirs – with examples. We include what a memoir is and ask: Which type of memoir is yours?

What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?
In this post, we look at literary tropes, specifically answering the question: What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?

How To Write A Cozy Mystery
Cozy Mysteries are a sub-genre of detective fiction. You’ll like them if you like crime fiction without the blood and gore involved. Let’s look at

How Many Suspects Do You Need In A Crime Novel?
When we read or write crime novels, we want to find out who the baddie is. This means we need suspects from which to choose.

Writing Competitions To Inspire You
We share a selection of writing competitions to inspire you. Contests offer great opportunities for both beginner and experienced writers.

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.