
How To Identify Your Protagonist And Antagonist
If you are writing a story, we have put together this post to help you identify your protagonist and antagonist in more detail.

Neil Gaiman On Making Good Art
In this post, we’ve shared advice from British author, Neil Gaiman on making good art.

The Challenge Of Writing A Passive Lead Character
Are you writing about a character who fails to act? In this post, we discuss the challenge of writing a passive lead character.

6 Questions To Ask Before You Start The First Draft Of Your Novel
Ask these six questions before you start your first draft. They will help you shape your novel and write with greater purpose.

Confessions Of A Troubled Writer – 4 Questions To Ask Before You Quit
In these confessions of a troubled writer, we have 4 questions to ask before you quit.

The Top 10 Writing Posts for May 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in May 2015: The Daily Word Counts of 39 Famous Authors When To Use ‘That’ And When

How To Turn Your Messy First Draft Into Something That Resembles A Novel
We all write first drafts. We’ve put together a post to help you turn your messy first draft into something that resembles a novel.

5 Exercises To Diversify Your Writing
Your writing style can become monotonous, so it is important to master different techniques. In this post, we share 5 exercises to diversify your writing.

How To Write A Beginning And An Ending That Readers Will Never Forget
We remember beginnings and endings. In this post, we show you how to write a beginning and an ending that readers will never forget.

How To Plot A Perfect Scene In 10 Minutes
Breaking up your scene into bite-size units will make your plotting easier. In this post, you will learn how to plot a scene in 10

4 Super Easy Ways To Create Characters For Short Stories
In short stories, we have less time to develop characters. In this post, we cover 4 super easy ways to create characters for short stories

The MacGuffin And Chekhov’s Gun: 2 Literary Devices Writers Should Know
Learn how writers use these literary devices – The MacGuffin and Chekhov’s Gun – to create suspense, drive plots, and keep readers hooked.

What Is Visual Storytelling? 10 Essential Techniques Every Writer Should Know
What is visual storytelling? Discover 10 essential visual storytelling techniques writers can use to create emotion, tension, and unforgettable characters in fiction.

What Is Mood? 140 Words To Describe Mood In Fiction
What is mood in fiction? Learn how to create it, with examples, and discover 140 words to describe mood in your writing.

5 Essential Exercises For Writing Dialogue
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises. This post includes five essential exercises for writing dialogue.

What Is Fantasy Fiction? Plus A Fantasy Book Title Generator
Do you want to write fantasy? We answer the question: What is fantasy fiction? And we include a fantasy book title generator for writers.

9 Essential Character Questionnaires Every Writer Needs
These 9 Essential Character Questionnaires will help writers create memorable characters, develop backstory, track relationships, and avoid plot holes.

How To Choose A Book Title: 10 Things Every Writer Should Know
Naming your book? Here are 10 tips for choosing a memorable, intriguing title that captures your story and makes readers want to read it.

10 Ways To Move Your Plot Forward
Move a plot forward with 10 practical tips for creating conflict, raising the stakes, and keeping your story moving towards a satisfying ending.

10 Ways To Create Dangerously Nuanced Antagonists (With Examples)
Great antagonists make protagonists stronger. They drive conflict and shape a novel. So, how do we create interesting, dangerously nuanced antagonists?