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.
Creative Writing
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 Ways A Style Guide Will Revolutionise Your Organisation’s Writing
Find out why your company needs a style guide. In this post, we look at 4 ways a style guide will revolutionise your organisation’s writing.
3 Plot Devices You Should Definitely Be Using
Writers Write is a comprehensive writing resource. In this post, we talk about three plot devices you should definitely be using in your writing.
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.
The Pros (& Cons) Of Outlining
In this post, our guest blogger writes about the pros and cons of outlining.
5 Ways To Create A Space for A Story To Grow
Stories sometimes hide from us and they need to be coaxed from the imagination to the page. Here are 5 ways to create a space
2 Types Of Conflict To Squeeze Into A Short Story
Writers Write is a resource for short story writers. In this post, we discuss the two types of conflict to squeeze into a short story.
An Illustrated Look At Creating Dynamic Characters
A dynamic character undergoes substantial internal change. In this post, we share an illustrated look at creating dynamic characters.
Angry Characters And What To Do With Them
Are you including angry characters in your stories? In this post, we talk about angry characters and what to do with them.
How To Structure Your Children’s Story
If you are writing for children, we have put together a post on how to structure your children’s story.
5 Visualisation Techniques To Help You Draft A Book
In this post, our guest blogger writes about 5 visualisation techniques to help you draft a book.
The Crowded Dream: Letting Go Of Guilt
Have you had a crowded dream? In this post, we look at how letting go of guilt can help you as a writer. Write about
3 Important Points To Remember When Creating Antagonists In Short Stories
In this post, we cover 3 important points to remember when creating antagonists in short stories.
What’s Stopping You From Being A Happy Writer?
What would happiness look like as a writer? In this post, we ask ‘What’s stopping you from being a happy writer?’
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