
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.

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.

How To Make Any Story Creepy Using The Uncanny
How do I write a creepy story? We explore four tips for how to make any story creepy, regardless of genre, using… the Uncanny!

Romancing The Book On World Book Day
World Book Day is celebrated on 23 April every year. Writers and readers alike have found many ways to recognise this day. But in Spain,

Crosswords & Writing: 6 Reasons Why The One Helps The Other
In this post, we look at crosswords and writing. We give you 6 reasons why and how the one helps the other.

How Word Games Make You A Better Writer
As writers, we always seek to improve our skills. That doesn’t have to be a chore. Word games are your secret weapon. They’re great at

How To Create A Book Trailer
You’ve finished writing your book and now you need a book trailer. In this post, we look at how writers can create a book trailer.

Dialect Writing Tips For Fiction
In this post, Writers Write explores dialect writing tips for fiction writers.

From Original Story Idea To Book Trailer
From original story idea to book trailer. In this post, we follow our blogger as she turns a story idea into a book, and then

Writing Graphic Novels & Comic Strips
In this post, Writers Write looks at writing graphic novels and comic strips.

What To Do With Abandoned Manuscripts
Writers always produce more than they share with readers. Even bestselling authors have abandoned manuscripts – and here are ideas on what to do with

5 Common Grammar Errors & How To Fix Them
In today’s infographic, we look at five common grammar errors and how to fix them.