
How Writers Can Get The Most Out Of Their ResearchÂ
We talk about how writers can get the most out of their research. Often we don’t know where to start when it comes to research.Â

A Writer’s Sketchbook To Help You Create Characters
This post includes suggestions for a writer’s sketchbook to help you create characters.

What Is A Phobia? Writing About Characters With Phobias
What is a phobia? Use this post to learn how to write about characters with phobias.

The 15 Most Memorable Mothers In Literature
Use our list of the 15 most memorable mothers in literature to inspire you to create memorable mothers in the books you write.

The Moment Of Truth For A Character
In this post, we look at the moment of truth for a character and how you should use it in your story. We include examples

Why You Should Be Specific When You Write
In writing we try to be as precise as possible. In this post, we discuss why you should be specific when you write.

What Is A Myth? 20 Myths To Use As Writing Prompts
What is a myth? In this post, we define myths and we share a list of 20 myths to use as writing prompts.

The Top 10 Writing Posts for April 2014
These were the Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in April 2014. Cheat Sheets for Writing Body Language – Translate emotions into written body language The Locked

10 Things Successful Authors Do
Have you ever wondered why some authors succeed and others don’t? In this post, we write about 10 things successful authors do.

Shades Of Emotion – Creating Characters
Do emotions help when creating characters? In this post, we look at the shades of emotions behind the words we choose. These are the shades

The 5 Elements Of Story
In this post, we share the 5 elements of story using the premise that a character needs five things.

Plot Builder – 3 Steps To Spark A Satisfying Story
In this post, we look at the plot builder where we need to follow 3 steps to spark a satisfying story.

Confessions Of A Serial Under-Writer
In this post, Mia Botha tells us what to do if you have too few words in your story. There are her confessions of a

Universal Needs – Creating Characters
We have put together this post on universal needs to consider when creating characters. Use this list as a guide to identify which needs are

Types Of Love – Creating Characters
Which type of love do you have in your life? Even more importantly, which types of love do your characters have in theirs? Use these

5 Ways To Find Yourself In Your Story
I’m starting to discover that stories are already inside us. In this post, we discuss five ways to find yourself in your story.

Character Questionnaire – How Well Do You Know Your Hero?
How well do you know your hero? Use this character questionnaire to help you create a character.

The Hero’s Journey For Star Wars And The Princess Diaries
In this post, we share the hero’s journey for Star Wars and The Princess Diaries.

5 Things To Consider Before You Have Your Manuscript Appraised
Do you want a manuscript appraisal? In this post, we discuss 5 things you should consider before you have your manuscript appraised.

5 Fabulous Tips For First-Time Crime Writers
We suggest that beginner writers try writing crime, because it has strict guidelines to follow. In this post, we discuss the benefits of writing crime