
Anton Chekhov’s 6 Rules For Writing Fiction
We’re writing about the acclaimed short story writer, Anton Chekhov. In this post, we read about Anton Chekhov’s 6 rules for writing fiction.

What is Romantasy & Why Is It So Popular?
In this post, we look at the wildly popular modern genre of romantasy. What is romantasy and why is it so popular?

Why You Don’t Need To Put Everything In Your Book
Are you running the risk of overwhelming your readers? In this post, we tell you why you don’t need to put everything in your book.

What Is Grimdark Fiction & Where Did It Come From?
This is an introduction to the Grimdark genre. We will discover where Grimdark fiction comes from, what Grimdark fiction is, and just what makes up

How To Write Hardboiled Fiction
In this post, we explore what hardboiled fiction is, who the hardboiled detectives are, and how to write hardboiled fiction – with examples.

12 Types Of Memoirs – Which One Is Yours?
We’re writing about types of memoirs – with examples. We include what a memoir is and ask: Which type of memoir is yours?

What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?
In this post, we look at literary tropes, specifically answering the question: What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?

How To Write A Cozy Mystery
Cozy Mysteries are a sub-genre of detective fiction. You’ll like them if you like crime fiction without the blood and gore involved. Let’s look at

How Many Suspects Do You Need In A Crime Novel?
When we read or write crime novels, we want to find out who the baddie is. This means we need suspects from which to choose.

Writing Competitions To Inspire You
We share a selection of writing competitions to inspire you. Contests offer great opportunities for both beginner and experienced writers.

3 Ways To Get Your Short Story Started
How do you start your short stories? In this post, we discuss 3 ways to get your short story started.

Why Country Is King When It Comes To Fictional Characters
I like the stories that country music tells. In this post, we tell you why country is king when it comes to fictional characters.

39 Synonyms For Run
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, we share 39 synonyms for run. Run is one of the most commonly

What’s The Difference Between A Commercial And A Literary Plot?
If you’re wondering about popular fiction and literary fiction, read this. We’ve put together a post on the difference between a commercial and a literary

4 Ways To Get Your Reader To Identify With An Unsympathetic Character
In this post, we share 4 ways to get your reader to identify with an unsympathetic character.

Why Is My Word Count Too High?
If you have too much of everything in your final manuscript and your word count is way too high, use these three steps to help

Tips For Decoding Body Language
Tips from The Secret Yumiverse Writers Write – Write to communicate

Why Revenge Is Such A Brilliant Plot For Beginner Writers
This post is about why revenge is a brilliant plot for beginner writers. Revenge builds a framework for a story with a beginning, a middle,

Why A Disease Cannot Be An Antagonist
A question that comes up again and again while I am teaching Writers Write  is whether or not a disease can be the antagonist. I don’t

Keeping Up Appearances – 4 Ways To Dress Your Characters
Writers Write is a comprehensive writing resource. In this post, we discuss 4 ways to dress your characters when you write a book.