
How To Get Your Characters Into Trouble
In this post, we give you three ways to get your characters into trouble when you’re writing a book. Unlike real life, writers can make fictional characters

How To Make The Most Of Your Scenes When You Write
We love to make the most of scenes when we’re writing and in this post, we discuss how you can do it too.

Fallen Heroes – Creating Characters By Looking At Real People
We’re all fascinated by fallen heroes. We love creating characters by looking at real people and, in this post, we discuss how writers do it.

5 Lifelines For Writers With Deadlines
Are you struggling to meet your writing deadlines? Every writer does. In this post, we offer 5 lifelines for writers with deadlines.

The Top 10 Writing Posts for August 2014
These were the Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in August 2014.

Charged and Booked—Responding to Criminal Possession
Are you a book addict? Do you have more books than you can possibly ever read? Our blogger admits that he should be charged and

3 Things You Need To Do At The Beginning Of Your Novel
We love to read books that begin well. In this post, we discuss 3 things you need to do at the beginning of your novel.

Why You Need Strong Verbs When You Write
We discuss why you need strong verbs when you write, and give you examples.

The 5 Qualities Published Authors Share
In this post, we discuss five qualities published authors share.

5 Ways To Make Description Work In Your Novel
In this post, we give you five ways to make description work in your novel.

What Is A First Draft? How To Write And Finish Yours
What is a first draft? Learn why it matters, discover different ways to write a first draft, and get practical tips for finishing yours.

How To Turn Your Short Story Into A Novella
Have a short story you want to make longer? Discover how to turn your existing story into a novella without simply padding the word count.

How To Use Genre As A Source Of Conflict
Use genre as a source of conflict in fiction. Discover how genre expectations can challenge your characters and strengthen your story.

5 Ways To End Your Romance Novel
Learn how to end your romance novel with an ending that fits your story, satisfies your readers, and feels right for your characters.

How To Create Larger-Than-Life Characters
Learn how to make larger-than-life fictional characters stand out with unforgettable personalities, flaws, desires, and qualities.

5 Ways To Begin Your Romance Novel
Learn how to begin your romance novel with an opening that grabs attention, sets the tone, and keeps readers turning the pages.

How To Write An Elevator Pitch For Your Novel
‘So, what’s your book about?’ Learn how to write an elevator pitch for your novel with our simple three-sentence approach, plus tips to make your

What Is A Pastiche & Why Should You Write One?
Learn what a pastiche is, how to write one, and why this form of fiction can help you master style, character, setting, and craft.

7 Types Of Narcissists To Use In Your Next Story
Create complex, believable narcissists with practical examples, writing exercises, and prompts to bring their darker traits to life.

Literary Book Title Generator | Find Your Novel’s Title
Struggling to find the perfect title for your literary novel? Use our Literary Book Title Generator to create intriguing book titles.