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 Research
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.
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.
Who Would You Choose As Your Literary Family?
Writers have to put up with the family they have. But, if you could, who would you choose as your literary family?
Is Genre A Straitjacket?
Some writers believe their stories don’t fit into neat pigeonholes of genre. In this post, we ask: Is genre a straitjacket?
The Internal Critic Strikes Back
In this post, our blogger gets a letter from his inner critic when the internal critic strikes back.
What Are The Rules Of Write Club?
In this post, we share the rules of Write Club. The first rule of Write Club is: There are no rules.
Basic Plot Structure – 5 Plotting Moments That Matter
Use these 5 plotting moments that matter to start outlining your book. It is the basis of a basic plot structure.
A List Of Famous Fictional Detectives
Sometimes authors create a detective readers love. In this post, we share a list of famous fictional detectives.
5 Short Cuts For Creating An Inciting Moment
In the beginning of a story, a main character is confronted with a crisis. This post includes five short cuts for creating an inciting moment.
When A Writer Dies
When a writer dies the world is a sadder place. When a writer dies a star goes out. ≈ ← This is a pinch of
The Top 12 Quotes On Writing Memoirs
We share our top 12 quotes on writing memoirs. If you love to read and write memoirs, you will love to hear what famous writers
9 Modern Writing Muses Every Writer Needs
This post is about the 9 modern muses writers need to make them write.
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