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
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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.
The 8 Benefits Of Attending A Writers’ Meeting
Are you a writing introvert? Have you thought of joining a writing group? Read our post on the 8 benefits of attending a writers’ meeting.
Mary Sues & Why They Might Make The Best Protagonists
This post tries to explain Mary Sues and why they might make good protagonists.
8 Awesome Reasons To Join An Online Writing Course
Are you wondering if you should sign up for an online writing course? We give you 8 awesome reasons to join an online writing course.
6 Ways For Writers To Stay Motivated
If there’s one essential ingredient for writing, it’s motivation. If you can’t get yourself to the blank page, it doesn’t matter how many beautiful words
Harry Potter And The Not Very Good Writing
In this post, Harry Potter And The Not Very Good Writing, our blogger looks at the writing of one of the most popular authors of
3 Things Authors Of The Golden Age Of Sci-Fi & Fantasy Did BetterÂ
This post is about 3 things authors of The Golden Age Of Sci-Fi & Fantasy did better than their modern counterparts.
Joy Williams’ 8 Essential Attributes Of The Short Story
Enjoy American writer, Joy Williams’ 8 Essential Attributes Of The Short Story.
What’s The Difference Between An Autobiography And A Memoir?
Are you writing an autobiography or a memoir? In this post, we explain the difference between an autobiography and a memoir.
How Meditation Can Improve Your Writing
Are you feeling stuck or off focus with your writing? This infographic shows us how meditation can improve your writing!
5 Reasons Why You Need To Join Raw BooksÂ
Promoted Post: Rawbooks.com is an online writing platform, created for writers to capture and share the stories of their lives to leave their legacies, or
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