
How To Use Music To Layer Characters
We’ve put together a series on music in writing. In this post we discuss how to use music to layer characters in a story.

Visual Storytelling – The Silent Ballet
When you don’t have dialogue to help you tell your story, the silent ballet of visual storytelling becomes important.

How To Use Music To Show Memories
We’ve put together a series on music in writing and in this post we discuss how to use music to show memories.

The Top 10 Writing Posts for April 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in April 2015: 11 Things To Know About Dating A Writer Howdy Ma’am: Three Ways To Introduce

How To Use Music To Improve Your Pacing
We’ve put together a series of posts on music in writing. In this post we discuss how to use music to improve your pacing in

Why First Time Authors Don’t Write The Books They Want To Read
Are you writing a book you want to read? In this post, we talk about a common writing problem – why first time authors don’t

3 Ways To Start Writing Without The Fear
Are you afraid of taking the first steps to writing? In this post, we talk about 3 ways to start writing without the fear.

3 Tips For Writers Who Eavesdrop
Here are 3 tips for writers who eavesdrop. Paying attention is a great way for writers to collect fodder for their stories. Watching and listening

2 Examples Of Characterisation Using Other Characters’ Viewpoints
We don’t only see people the way they are, but the way we are. We write about 2 Examples Of Characterisation Using Other Characters’ Viewpoints.

20 Things A Crime And A Novel Have In Common
This post is about 20 things a crime and a novel have in common. Solving a crime is similar to writing a novel. There is

Writing Competitions To Inspire You
We share a selection of writing competitions to inspire you. Contests offer great opportunities for both beginner and experienced writers.

How To Write Epic Beginnings
We know that readers don’t carry on reading if you write a poor beginning. Read this post to find out how to write epic beginnings.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Crime Fiction
In this post, we explore how to write crime – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing crime fiction.

Harlan Coben On Writing Suspense
We’re writing about the bestselling thriller author, Harlan Coben. In this post, we feature Harlan Coben on writing suspense.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Dialogue
In this post, we explore what dialogue should do and how to write it – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing

The 5 Most Common Themes In Literature
Ever wondered why some themes come up again and again? In this post, we’ll look at 5 of the most common themes in literature and

The Moment Of Change In Fiction
In this blog, we explore how a clear moment of change can strengthen a character’s arc and give your plot a distinct turning point. The

Writing Is An Act Of Courage
Is writing an act of courage? How do you face this challenge and deal with the fear of writing? We answer these questions and share

What Is Deus Ex Machina in Storytelling?
What is a deus ex machina? Should we use a deus ex machina in storytelling? We look at levels of deus ex machina and give

What Is True Crime & How Do I Write It?
What is true crime? We explore and define the true crime genre. We give you examples of some of the best true crime books. And