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.
6 Myths About Genre That Should Be Shattered
The boundaries of genre have become more fluid in recent years. There are, however, some lingering myths that we need to debunk. Here are 6
14 Tips For Entering Short Story Competitions
We all want to make a good impression when we enter competitions. In this post, we include 14 tips for entering short story competitions.
5 Ways To Trust Your Instinct For Storytelling
We are all born with an instinct for storytelling and narrative. In this post, we share 5 ways to trust your instinct for storytelling.
6 Ways To Experiment In Short Stories
Do you want to try something different in your short story? In this post, we give you 6 ways to experiment in short stories.
Perennial NaNoWriMo Calendar
November is novel writing month – NaNoWriMo – and the goal, if you participate, is to write a novel of 50 000 words in 30 days.
7 Simple Tips To Organise Your Research
As a writer, research is a vital part of putting together your novel or your non-fiction book. In this post, we talk about 7 simple
3 Things Your Characters Should Not Be Doing
If you are writing a novel, we have put together a list of 3 things your characters should not be doing in your book.
3 Other Ways To Write That Happy Ever After Ending
In this post, we suggest 3 other ways to write that happy ever after ending.Â
My Writing Journey – Avoiding Burnout
Kathy Mann joined our Writers Write – How to write a book course in 2015. She is launching her book in November. This is her
Wake Up Writing – Morning Rituals For Busy Scribes
Do you wake up writing? In this post, we talk about morning rituals for busy scribes to help you create a writing routine.
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