The 3 Surprises Every Story Needs
This post is about the three surprises or plot points every story needs. You should surprise your reader at three specific stages in your book.
Creative Writing
What Is Backstory? How To Make It Work Like Scar Tissue In Your Book
What is backstory in fiction? Learn how to use backstory like scar tissue to add depth to your stories and characters.
15 Fascinating Fictional Fathers Every Writer Should Know
Discover 15 fascinating fictional fathers who reveal the many ways father figures can shape characters, plots, and themes.
How Writers Use The Confidant As A Literary Device
What is a confidant in fiction? How does the confidant function as a literary device? We explore how to use the confidant to show support
10 Powerful Recurring Themes In Children’s Stories & Why They Matter
What are the themes in children’s stories? We discuss what a theme is, what the 10 powerful recurring themes in children’s stories are, and why
What Is An Epistolary Novel? & Tips For Writing One
In this post we answer the question: What Is An Epistolary Novel? We give you tips for writing an epistolary novel and examples of epistolary
What Is A Plot? – A Writer’s Resource
Many writers struggle with plotting. In this post, What Is A Plot?, we define a plot and tell you how to use it in a
Writers Write | Story Generator
Try the new Writers Write story generator. There are thousands of fun story ideas carefully crafted within. Don’t ever lose the plot again! We’ve got
How Writers Use The Antagonist As A Literary Device
What is an antagonist in fiction? How do you use the antagonist as a literary device? Understanding the antagonist can help you create more interesting
How To Create Tension In Storytelling
Tension is essential in storytelling. Without it, readers lose interest. Every writer needs to know how to create and build tension in their story.
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 Top 10 Writing Posts for August 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in August 2015: The 16 Top-Earning Authors – 2015 14 Points To Consider Before You Write The
6 Questions Writers Must Answer Within A Novel
Writers Write creates and shares resources for writers. In this post, we look at the six questions authors must answer within a novel.
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