
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

Writers Talk 1 | Neil Gaiman
Welcome to our new podcast series, Writers Talk. In our first podcast our writers talk about the British author, Neil Gaiman.

Hard Or Soft Worldbuilding: What Every Writer Needs To Know
What’s the difference between hard worldbuilding and soft worldbuilding? We explain both types of worldbuilding, give examples, and help you decide which approach is best

15 Adjectives To Delete To Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
Do you use too many adjectives in your writing? We look at 15 adjectives to delete or replace that will strengthen your writing immediately.

5 Common Traits Of A Successful Memoir
If you’re writing your life story, use this short checklist to find out if you’ve included the 5 common traits of a successful memoir.

Traditional Publishing – Part Three
This week, Mia Botha continues her interviews with staff members at Pan Macmillan South Africa, who answer our questions on traditional publishing.

10 Types Of Sentences You Won’t See In Good Writing
Are you looking for ways to write better sentences? In this post, we look at 10 types of sentences you won’t see in good writing.

Novels & Screenplays: What’s The Difference?
In this post, we look at the differences between novels and screenplays. We look at collaboration, costs, and choices, and we answer your question: Should

Janet Burroway’s 4 Aspects Of Narrative Time
What is Narrative Time? In this post, we look at how time works in a story through Janet Burroway’s 4 aspects of narrative time.

Traditional Publishing – Part Two
Last week we began our discussion about traditional publishing. This week, Mia Botha continues her interviews with Pan Macmillan South Africa, who answer our questions.

30 Excuses Not To Write Your NaNoWriMo Novel
In this post, our blogger takes a comic look at NaNoWriMo and includes 30 excuses not to write your NaNoWriMo novel.