
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

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.

What Is A First Draft? How To Write And Finish Yours
What is a first draft? Learn why it matters, discover different ways to write a first draft, and get practical tips for finishing yours.

How To Turn Your Short Story Into A Novella
Have a short story you want to make longer? Discover how to turn your existing story into a novella without simply padding the word count.

How To Use Genre As A Source Of Conflict
Use genre as a source of conflict in fiction. Discover how genre expectations can challenge your characters and strengthen your story.

5 Ways To End Your Romance Novel
Learn how to end your romance novel with an ending that fits your story, satisfies your readers, and feels right for your characters.

How To Create Larger-Than-Life Characters
Learn how to make larger-than-life fictional characters stand out with unforgettable personalities, flaws, desires, and qualities.

5 Ways To Begin Your Romance Novel
Learn how to begin your romance novel with an opening that grabs attention, sets the tone, and keeps readers turning the pages.

How To Write An Elevator Pitch For Your Novel
‘So, what’s your book about?’ Learn how to write an elevator pitch for your novel with our simple three-sentence approach, plus tips to make your

What Is A Pastiche & Why Should You Write One?
Learn what a pastiche is, how to write one, and why this form of fiction can help you master style, character, setting, and craft.

7 Types Of Narcissists To Use In Your Next Story
Create complex, believable narcissists with practical examples, writing exercises, and prompts to bring their darker traits to life.

Literary Book Title Generator | Find Your Novel’s Title
Struggling to find the perfect title for your literary novel? Use our Literary Book Title Generator to create intriguing book titles.