
What My Six-Year-Old Taught Me About Storytelling
Where’s the baddie in the story? In this post, Mia Botha reveals: ‘What my six-year-old taught me about storytelling.’

The Top 10 Writing Posts for February 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in February 2015.

The Writer’s Journey – Finding Your Personal Theme
This post discusses how to find your personal theme as an author on your writing journey.

What Is Your Writing Voice? How Do You Find Your Writing Voice?
What is your writing voice? In this post, we discuss how to find your writing voice.

The Writer’s Journey – 3 Ways To Craft Your Future
This post suggests 3 ways to help you craft your future on your writing journey.

4 Ways To Remove Padding Words From Your Writing
Modifiers and qualifiers weaken our writing. In this post, we give you 4 ways to remove padding words from your writing.

6 Simple Ways To Handle Viewpoint Changes
In this post, we suggest six simple ways for writers to handle viewpoint changes.

5 Exercises To Get You Started On Your Writing Journey
This post suggests what it takes to be a writer and it includes 5 exercises to get you started on your writing journey.

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

Worldbuilding: The Ultimate Setting Checklist For Writers
Where your story is set is important. Use this ultimate worldbuilding and setting checklist to create richer, more believable fictional worlds for any genre.

Show Don’t Tell: 5 Simple Techniques Every Writer Should Know
Learn how to master the ‘Show Don’t Tell’ technique with five simple writing strategies. This post includes clear examples to help writers create more engaging

7 Benefits Of Keeping A Diary – For Writers
Creative writing teachers say writers should keep a diary. So, why don’t we? Maybe because we don’t see the point? Or because we don’t know

5 Secret Tricks To Strengthen Your Writing
Use this post to learn five secret tricks to strengthen your writing. We share practical before-and-after examples to show how small changes can make your

20 Fun Ways To Find Plot Ideas For Your Story
Struggling to come up with a story idea? Discover 20 fun and creative ways to find plot ideas worth turning into your next novel.

All About Pacing: 4 Key Questions Every Writer Should Ask
Learn how to control pacing in your writing with these four essential questions. Discover the structural techniques writers use to shape the rhythm and flow

Past Tense Or Present Tense: Which Works Best For Your Story?
We compare past tense and present tense in fiction, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each and asking the question: which works best for your

What Is Genre? A Guide To The 17 Most Popular Fiction Genres
What is genre in fiction? In this guide, we explore the 17 most popular fiction genres to help you understand genre conventions.

How To Write A Spy Novel
Want to learn how to write a spy novel? We explain how to write a spy novel, create believable spies, and build tension with plots

How Writers Use The Protagonist As A Literary Device
What is a protagonist in fiction? Learn how to use the protagonist as a powerful literary device to shape and strengthen your novel.