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
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Don’t Abandon Your Broken Book – 5 Life Savers For Desperate Authors
In this post, we talk about why you should not abandon your broken book and offer 5 life savers for desperate authors.
4 Ways To Make Your Readers Stop And Stare
Do some sentences stop you in your tracks? We’ve put together a post that includes 4 ways to help you make your readers stop and
Tips To Round Out Your Characters
This post will give you tips to round out your characters in the books you write.
5 Essential Criteria For Creating Successful Story Goals
How do you know if your story goal is good enough to support your entire novel? We detail the 5 criteria writers need for creating
The Truth About Memoirs – 4 Primal Connections And Their Universal Appeal In Memoirs
This post is the fifth in our series, The Truth About Memoirs. We talk about 4 primal connections and their universal appeal in memoirs.
What To Do When All Your Characters Sound The Same
One of my pet peeves when I read a book is that I don’t always know who is speaking. This post tells you what to
3 Ways To Introduce Your Characters In The First Few Lines
This post is about how writers should introduce their characters in the first few lines. It includes 3 ways to help you introduce your characters as
The Truth About Memoirs – 7 Simple Ways To Find Those Lost Moments
This post is the fourth in our series, The Truth About Memoirs, and in it we suggest 7 simple ways to find those lost moments.
Write Small – 5 Ways To Make Your Reader Care
We discuss why you need to write small in order to make your reader care.
Create Power Paragraphs For Stronger Storytelling
How do you structure your writing? One of the ways is by learning to create power paragraphs for stronger storytelling results.
Is Your Backstory A Threat To Your Book?
Is Your Backstory A Threat To Your Book? In this post, we ask if you have included too much backstory and if it is a
How To Publish A Book In 2018
How do authors go about publishing a book in 2018? Jane Friedman says she is always asked if authors should self-publish or traditionally publish.
3 Simple Ways To Kick-Start Your Writing
You’re sitting staring at a blank screen, panicking. In this post, we offer 3 simple ways to kick-start your writing – especially if you’re stuck.
5 Ways To Get Your Characters Back On Track
Are your main characters feeling unmotivated? In this post, we discuss 5 ways to get your characters back on track.
Word Count Problems: What’s The Deal With ‘Exactly’?
Do you have word count problems in short stories? In this post, we talk about why we should try to write to the word count in
5 Myths About Self-Publishing & Why They Are Simply Not True
In this post, we explore self-publishing, particularly the 5 myths about self-publishing and why they are simply not true.
Use The 7 Deadly Sins To Strengthen Your Antagonist’s Motives
In this post, we show how you can use the 7 deadly sins to strengthen your antagonist’s motives.
Writers Write – Our Book Reviews – July 2018
Welcome to our book reviews for July 2018. We hope you find one or two books that you will enjoy reading from the list. If
6 Good Reasons To Use Scrivener To Write Your Book
If you’re looking for some help with your writing, Scrivener may be the solution for you. Here are six good reasons to use it.
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