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
Creative Writing
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
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.
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.
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.
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 Top Five Tips For Using Body Language In Your Writing
Why should we use body language when we write? Here are the top five tips for using body language in your writing.
What Is A Character Questionnaire? The Only Character Questionnaire You Need
What is a character questionnaire? Use this comprehensive character questionnaire when you create your characters. It is the only character questionnaire you need.
What Is A Style Guide And Why Do I Need One?
In this post, ‘What Is A Style Guide?’, we explain what a style guide is and why you need one when you write. We include
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 23: Reality Bites
Writers Write is a comprehensive writing resource. This post is all about what writers can do when reality bites.
The Top 10 Writing Posts from May 2016
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in May 2016: 33 Perfectly Odd Oxymorons 10 Dialogue Errors To Avoid At All Costs
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 22: Making Your Scenes Work For You
This post is all about making your scenes work for you in your novel.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 21: All About Character
Writers Write is a comprehensive writing resource. This post is all about character. We discuss your character’s actions, backstory, and relationships.
The Role Of The Love Interest In Fiction
What is the role of the love interest in your story?
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 20: Getting To The Heart Of The Story
In this post, we suggest ways of cutting to the chase and getting to the heart of the story.
All My Friends Are Fictional – The Role Of The Friend In Fiction
What is the role of the friend in your story?
The Marshall Plan For Romancing Your Story
Evan Marshall, author of The Marshall Plan® for Novel Writing, explains the Marshall Plan for romancing your story.
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