3 Reasons You Need Sidekicks In Your Novels
Does your main character need more than a confidant? This post is about sidekicks and what their roles are in novels.
Creative Writing
Viewpoint Part One – Viewpoint Is Your Voice
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, we show you how viewpoint is your voice.
5 Things I’ve Learnt From My Literary Autopsies
I keep a file of my literary autopsies for a reason. I have learnt so much from these abandoned novels. Here are 5 things I’ve
The Importance Of Varying Sentence Length
This sentence has five words… This post is about The Importance Of Varying Sentence Length.
How To Find Workable Story Ideas
Where is your Idea Store? In this post, we discuss how to find workable story ideas.
Write About What Matters
Writing what you know is great advice. It is a good place to start. Should you write what you know or should you write about
The One Thing You Need To Know About Plotting A Series
If you are writing a trilogy, or a longer series, there is one important thing you need to know about plotting a series of books.
10 (Amazingly Simple) Tips To Get You Back On The Writing Track
Are you stuck? Do you need help moving your story forward? These 10 tips will help you get back on the writing track.
5 Ways A Sub-Plot Improves Your Story
There is one element in plotting our story that we sometimes forget or neglect—the sub-plot. In this post, we look at five ways a sub-plot
How To Kill Characters When You Write – Confessions Of A Serial Killer
I hate it when a character dies. I am a sucker for a happy ending. For me to kill someone instead of sending them off
What Is A Denouement?
In this post, we ask: What is a denouement and how do we write one? And more importantly, does your book need a denouement?
Definition Of An Inciting Moment By John le Carre
To find out more about inciting moments, look at these posts: Why Is This Day Different? Knowing When To Start Your Story The Importance of Inciting
10 Perfectly Practical New Year’s Resolutions For Writers
It’s time to make those dreaded New Year’s Resolutions for writers. Here are some practical goals for writers.
10 Ways To Get Out Of Writer’s Rut
In this post, we discuss why you think you have writer’s block and stop writing. We also list 10 ways for you to get yourself
3 Simple Ways To Show And Not Tell
Telling should be used sparingly because it distances the reader from the character’s goals and actions. Here are 3 simple ways to help you show
Underlying Emotions
Use this chart to help you understand what lies beneath your characters’ feelings. These are their Underlying Emotions.
All About Cinderella – Kurt Vonnegut Explains The Shapes Of Stories
In this video, American novelist, Kurt Vonnegut explains the shape of stories.
The 5 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes
After teaching writing for many years, we have identified the 5 most common fiction writing mistakes made by debut writers.
30 Inspiring Tips For National Novel Writing Month
Writing 1667 words a day for 30 days during the month of November – also known as NaNoWriMo – is a good way to add
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