
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.

How To Write Epic Beginnings
We know that readers don’t carry on reading if you write a poor beginning. Read this post to find out how to write epic beginnings.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Crime Fiction
In this post, we explore how to write crime – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing crime fiction.

Harlan Coben On Writing Suspense
We’re writing about the bestselling thriller author, Harlan Coben. In this post, we feature Harlan Coben on writing suspense.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Dialogue
In this post, we explore what dialogue should do and how to write it – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing

The 5 Most Common Themes In Literature
Ever wondered why some themes come up again and again? In this post, we’ll look at 5 of the most common themes in literature and

The Moment Of Change In Fiction
In this blog, we explore how a clear moment of change can strengthen a character’s arc and give your plot a distinct turning point. The

Writing Is An Act Of Courage
Is writing an act of courage? How do you face this challenge and deal with the fear of writing? We answer these questions and share

What Is Deus Ex Machina in Storytelling?
What is a deus ex machina? Should we use a deus ex machina in storytelling? We look at levels of deus ex machina and give

What Is True Crime & How Do I Write It?
What is true crime? We explore and define the true crime genre. We give you examples of some of the best true crime books. And

Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 3: Getting To Grips With Genre And Tone
This post is about getting to grips with genre and tone. We will help you decide on genre, rewrite your working synopsis, and explore the

8 Important Things To Remember When You Rewrite Dialogue
In this post, we give you advice on how to rewrite dialogue. Here are 8 Important Things To Remember When You Rewrite Dialogue.

How To Write Fabulous Dialogue In 5 Easy Steps
In this post, we give you advice on how to write fabulous dialogue in 5 easy steps.

Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 1: Start Strong, Start Simple
If you want to write your novel in a year, follow this series of posts. Start strong, start simple and start writing your book.

Why Shopping Without A List Is Like Writing Without A Plan
Have you tried to shop without a list? In this post, we discuss why shopping without a list is like writing without a plan.

How To Write A Story With A Great Open Ending
When you write fiction, you may not always end with a scene or chapter that neatly wraps up the conflicts and storylines. Instead, you may

The Top 10 Writing Posts From December 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in December 2015: Writers Write Reviewers Choose Their Top Books of 2015 The Pros And

3 Incredibly Powerful Ways Myths Inform Storytelling
Use this post from Writers Write to explore the 3 incredibly powerful ways myths inform storytelling.

A Handy Daily Checklist For Writers
The end is near, at least the end of the year and it is crazy. To celebrate I have made a little writing gift for

Boost Your Writing Inspiration by Travelling Alone
If you want to be a better writer, start travelling now. Travelling means meeting new people, visiting historic landmarks, and gaining life skills along the