
Examples Of Active Vs Passive Voice
What is the active voice? What is the passive voice? In this post, we share examples of active vs passive voice.

How To Start A Story & 13 Ways To Start A Story
How do you start a story? Writers want to create beginnings that make readers carry on reading. We give you 13 ways to start a

12 Literary Couples Whose Love Will Last
We have put together this list of 12 literary couples whose love will last. We have chosen literary couples who share intimacy, passion and commitment

Let’s Talk Dialogue – Part 5 – How Social Media Has Changed Dialogue
In this post from our Let’s Talk Dialogue series, we discuss how social media has changed dialogue.

3 Steps To Help You Write Brilliant Descriptions
In this post, we share three steps to help you write brilliant descriptions for your novels.

10 Things To Stop Doing To Yourself As A Writer
Are you struggling to set yourself up as a writer? In this post, we write about 10 things you should stop doing to yourself as

The Top 10 Writing Posts for January 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in January 2015. 93 Extremely Bad Business Writing Habits to Break – Simplify your writing How To Avoid

Let’s Talk Dialogue – Part 4 – 5 Ways Punctuation Makes It Perfect!
In this post from our Let’s Talk Dialogue series, we discuss 5 ways punctuation makes dialogue perfect.

How To Use Dialogue To Show And Not Tell
Writing dialogue might just be my favourite thing. This post will show you how to use dialogue to show and not tell.

The Romantic Sub-Plot – 6 Uncommon Romantic Love Interests
Are you including a love interest in your book? We have put together this post about the romantic sub-plot to help you write your stories.

A Quick Start Guide To Creating Characters
Creating characters properly takes time. In this post, we’ve created a quick start guide for creating characters to help you when you’re writing.

On Ghosts & How To Write About Them
Do you like a good ghost story? In this post, we explore the phenomenon of ghosts and how to write about them.

The Power Of Dialogue In Love Stories
In this essay, we examine the role and power of dialogue in love stories and romantic fiction. The post includes ‘Listen in’ examples to illustrate

How To Use Viewpoint As A Source Of Conflict
In this post we continue our discussion about conflict in fiction. We discuss how to use viewpoint as a source of conflict.

How To Use Tabletop Games In Fiction Writing
Are you looking to add an interesting plot device to your story? In this post, we look at how to use tabletop games in fiction

How To Use Genre As A Source Of Conflict
In this post we continue our discussion about conflict in fiction. We discuss how to use genre as a source of conflict.

How To Use Sub-Plots As A Source Of Conflict
Are you looking for more conflict ideas in your fiction writing? In this post, we look at how to use sub-plots as a source of

Why Writers Should Create A Setting Like A Character (& How To Do It)
Do you want to create memorable settings? In this post we look at why writers should create a setting like a character and how to

How To Use Conversation As A Source Of Conflict In Fiction
Conflict is essential in fiction writing. In this post, we look at how you can use conversation as a source of conflict in your books.

4 Writing Lessons Every Writer Can Learn From Star Wars
What can writers learn from Star Wars? From unforgettable characters to epic storytelling, these lessons from Star Wars will help you create stories readers can’t