6 Ways To Find The Children’s Story Only You Can Tell
What was your childhood reading list? Orphaned Bears or Teen Detectives? Do you remember discovering that perfect book? Here are 6ways to find the children’s
Creative Writing
5 Tips For Choosing The Correct Short Story Competition For You
Short story competitions are unpredictable. Here are 5 tips for choosing the correct short story competition for you.
The Secret To Writing A Great Short Story
Some of the finest pieces of fiction are short stories. In this post, we tell you the secret to writing a good short story.
3 Ways To Make The Most Of Major Life Events In A Story
In this post, we give you 3 ways to make the most of major life events in a story, and show you how to build
5 Life-Saving Tips For NaNoWriMo Writers
We love National Novel Writing Month in November, but we’ve learnt not to underestimate it. Here are 5 life-saving tips for NaNoWriMo writers.
3 Ways To Use Setting In Your Novel
So often setting is overlooked by writers. In this post, we look at 3 ways to use setting in your novel.
Persuasive Writing – The Most Persuasive Words
We all need to use persuasive writing. In this infographic, we look at the most persuasive words in English.
Grey Expectations – How ’50 Shades of Grey’ has affected publishing
Grey Expectations – Find out how ’50 Shades of Grey’ has affected publishing.
7 Quotes For Writers From Walt Disney
In this post from Writers Write, we share a selection of our favourite quotes for writers from Walt Disney.
5 Golden Rules For Submitting Your Work To Agents Or Publishers
We are always asked about how writers submit their work to publishers and agents. We found this great post on the Scottish Book Trust website, and they
How To Write A Passive Lead Character
Learn how to write a passive lead character by using conflict, consequences, contrast, and pressure to drive the story.
How To Name Characters: 10 Things To Consider
How do you name a character? Use these 10 practical tips to choose character names that fit their history, personality, setting, and story.
How To Use The Five Senses In Your Writing
Use the five senses in your writing to create vivid scenes, deepen character, build atmosphere, and make your stories more immersive.
Getting Away With Murder: A 5-Point Plan For Killing A Character
Thinking of killing a character? Use our 5-point plan to write a death that is meaningful, memorable, and right for your story.
What Is A Myth? 20 Myth-Inspired Writing Prompts
What is a myth? Explore 20 myth-inspired writing prompts and create imaginative stories that explain the mysteries of our world.
Gothic Fiction: 8 Essential Elements Every Writer Should Know
Discover the elements of Gothic fiction that create a dark, unsettling atmosphere and keep readers intrigued from beginning to end.
What Is Automatic Writing?
What is automatic writing? Learn how this freewriting technique works, how to practise it, and how it can help you unlock ideas and stories.
9 Ways To Write With Literary Flair
Learn 9 ways to write with literary flair and create prose that is distinctive, engaging, memorable, and full of personality.
What Is A Plot Twist? The Secret To Writing A Great One
What is a plot twist? Learn how to write surprising, believable twists that keep readers guessing and make your story more memorable.
How To Write Positive And Negative Character Arcs
Learn how to write positive and negative character arcs with clear examples, and create believable characters whose choices shape the story.
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