Pay Attention To Those Perfect Moments
How Do You See The World Around You? This post is about how to pay attention to those perfect moments to improve your storytelling.
Creative Writing
How Chekhov’s Gun Can Help You With Description
In this post, we discuss what Chekhov’s Gun is and how Chekhov’s Gun can help you with description.
The Top 10 Writing Posts For September 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in September 2015: The Three Mistakes Writers Make That Stop Us Reading Their Books Literary Style: 15
3 Mistakes Writers Make That Stop Us Reading Their Books
Writers Write is a resource for writers. In this post, we look at 3 mistakes writers make that make us stop reading their books.
7 Points To Consider When You Write An Epistolary-ish Novel
Some books use letters to tell the whole story, some use it as a secondary storyline. In this post, we look at 7 points to
What Is The Dramatic Question? The 3 Most Important Things To Remember About The Dramatic Question
What is the dramatic question? In this post, we talk about the most important things to remember about the dramatic question.
Taking Time Out As A Writer
Sometimes we need to take time out from our creativity to, paradoxically, become more creative. In this post, we talk about taking time out as
How To Use Writing Prompts
Learn how to use writing prompts to beat writer’s block, build a routine, and keep writing even when the words don’t come easily.
How To Create A Compelling Book Sales Page
In this free infographic, you’ll see the template that many bestselling authors use to develop a compelling book sales page.
How To Show Character Development Through Body Language
We discuss how you can show character development through body language. We give so much of ourselves away by our body language, by how we
The 12 Most Basic Character Building Blocks
In this post, we list 12 most basic character building blocks for authors to think about when they write books.
How Do We Write What We Know Without Writing About Ourselves?
How do we write what we know without writing about ourselves? Use this exercise to turn what you know into a useful resource for your
The 10 Dos And Don’ts Of How To End Your Novel
Are you near the final pages of your book? If you’re looking for a quick list of tips to end a story, use the 10
What Is A Denouement?
In this post, we ask: What is a denouement and how do we write one? And more importantly, does your book need a denouement?
Definition Of An Inciting Moment By John le Carre
To find out more about inciting moments, look at these posts: Why Is This Day Different? Knowing When To Start Your Story The Importance of Inciting
10 Perfectly Practical New Year’s Resolutions For Writers
It’s time to make those dreaded New Year’s Resolutions for writers. Here are some practical goals for writers.
10 Ways To Get Out Of Writer’s Rut
In this post, we discuss why you think you have writer’s block and stop writing. We also list 10 ways for you to get yourself
3 Simple Ways To Show And Not Tell
Telling should be used sparingly because it distances the reader from the character’s goals and actions. Here are 3 simple ways to help you show
Underlying Emotions
Use this chart to help you understand what lies beneath your characters’ feelings. These are their Underlying Emotions.
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