
It’s Not A Story Until Something Goes Wrong
Are you struggling to start your story? In this post, we tell you why it’s not a story until something goes wrong.

Protagonist vs Antagonist Worksheet
We need a protagonist and an antagonist in a story. We’ve included a protagonist vs antagonist worksheet to help you write your book.

9 Anti-Social Fictional Characters We Can’t Forget
What is anti-social personality disorder? In this post, we write about 9 anti-social fictional characters we can’t forget.

First Draft Checklist For Novelists
In this post, we’ve included a simple first draft checklist for novelists to help you write your book.

25 Proven Ways To Beat Writer’s Block
There are days when it is difficult to get inspired, and for writers this situation often results in writer’s block. In this infographic are 25

The 10 Secrets Of Resilient Characters
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. This post on the 10 secrets of resilient characters will help you write your novels and

Paper Dolls — Playing Dress Up With Your Characters
The great thing about writing fiction is that we get to make stuff up all the time. In this post, we discuss playing dress up

If John Green feels like fraud, how am I supposed to cope?
I love The Fault In Our Stars – I have made no secret of this and John Green is awesome. But, apparently, John Green feels like

17 Screenwriting Scenes You Should Use In Your Novel
In this post, we write about 17 screenwriting scenes you should use in your novel.

14 Things To Consider Before You Write The End Of Your Book
Ending your story is often harder than starting it. We have written this post on 14 things you need to consider before you write the end

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.

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.