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.
Proust’s Questionnaire – 35 Questions Every Character Should Answer
Discover Proust’s Questionnaire, a famous set of personality questions. Use it as a writing tool to create deeper, more memorable characters.
The Truth About Memoirs — 6 Ways To Write A Memoir
This post is the third in our series, The Truth About Memoirs, and in it we offer 6 ways to write a memoir.
The Truth About Memoirs – Is Your Memoir A Brave Confession Or A Book Of Lies?
This post is the second in our series, The Truth About Memoirs, and in it we ask: Is your memoir a brave confession or a
Demystifying Self-Publishing – A Writers Write Event
Join us for breakfast when one of our Writers Write graduates, Per Ostberg, talks about his exciting and exploratory journey from attending our Writers Write course
4 Ways To Break Your Writing Deadlock
Are you stuck? Do you have writer’s block? Here are 4 ways to break your writing deadlock.
The Truth About Memoirs – What Took You Off The Desire Line?
This post is the first in our series, The Truth About Memoirs. A memoir is about what happens when we’re forced off the desire line
10 Remedies For The Horrible Things Writers Tell Themselves
Writing is hard enough without bashing ourselves over the head about it. We’ve put together a list of 10 remedies for the horrible things writers
While You Were Reading – 3 Tips For Aspiring Writers
Have you ever noticed the writing more than the story while you were reading? Here are 3 tips for aspiring writing to notice while they
The 5 Best Online Tools to Help You Outline Your Novel
In this post, our blogger shares the 5 best online tools to help you outline your novel.
The Writer’s Journey – How To Build A Breakout Brand As A Writer
This post discusses how to build your breakout brand as a writer on your writing journey.
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