Proust’s Questionnaire – 35 Questions Every Character Should Answer
Discover Proust’s Questionnaire, a famous set of personality questions. Use it as a writing tool to create deeper, more memorable characters.
Creative Writing
The Truth About Memoirs — 6 Ways To Write A Memoir
This post is the third in our series, The Truth About Memoirs, and in it we offer 6 ways to write a memoir.
The Truth About Memoirs – Is Your Memoir A Brave Confession Or A Book Of Lies?
This post is the second in our series, The Truth About Memoirs, and in it we ask: Is your memoir a brave confession or a
Demystifying Self-Publishing – A Writers Write Event
Join us for breakfast when one of our Writers Write graduates, Per Ostberg, talks about his exciting and exploratory journey from attending our Writers Write course
4 Ways To Break Your Writing Deadlock
Are you stuck? Do you have writer’s block? Here are 4 ways to break your writing deadlock.
The Truth About Memoirs – What Took You Off The Desire Line?
This post is the first in our series, The Truth About Memoirs. A memoir is about what happens when we’re forced off the desire line
10 Remedies For The Horrible Things Writers Tell Themselves
Writing is hard enough without bashing ourselves over the head about it. We’ve put together a list of 10 remedies for the horrible things writers
While You Were Reading – 3 Tips For Aspiring Writers
Have you ever noticed the writing more than the story while you were reading? Here are 3 tips for aspiring writing to notice while they
The 5 Best Online Tools to Help You Outline Your Novel
In this post, our blogger shares the 5 best online tools to help you outline your novel.
The Writer’s Journey – How To Build A Breakout Brand As A Writer
This post discusses how to build your breakout brand as a writer on your writing journey.
Why Paying Attention Makes You A Better Writer
Why is paying attention important for writers? Discover how observation can generate ideas and help you create better stories.
7 Things Dialogue Can Do In Your Story
Discover 7 ways to use dialogue in your story and learn how to make every conversation work harder for your characters and readers.
6 Tips For Writing Better Scene Transitions
Learn how to write better scene transitions with six simple tips and examples. Keep your story flowing and avoid confusing your readers.
What Is Steampunk? How To Write Steampunk Fiction
What is steampunk fiction? Discover its key themes, characters, technology, and conflicts, plus tips to write your own steampunk story.
4 Super Easy Ways To Create Characters For Short Stories
In short stories, we have less time to develop characters. In this post, we cover 4 super easy ways to create characters for short stories
The MacGuffin And Chekhov’s Gun: 2 Literary Devices Writers Should Know
Learn how writers use these literary devices – The MacGuffin and Chekhov’s Gun – to create suspense, drive plots, and keep readers hooked.
What Is Visual Storytelling? 10 Essential Techniques Every Writer Should Know
What is visual storytelling? Discover 10 essential visual storytelling techniques writers can use to create emotion, tension, and unforgettable characters in fiction.
What Is Mood? 140 Words To Describe Mood In Fiction
What is mood in fiction? Learn how to create it, with examples, and discover 140 words to describe mood in your writing.
5 Essential Exercises For Writing Dialogue
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises. This post includes five essential exercises for writing dialogue.
What Is Fantasy Fiction? Plus A Fantasy Book Title Generator
Do you want to write fantasy? We answer the question: What is fantasy fiction? And we include a fantasy book title generator for writers.
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