7 Tips From Famous Writers On Getting Started
Sometimes beginning a writing project is the hardest thing you have to do. Here are 7 tips from famous writers on getting started.
Creative Writing
Examples Of Character Archetypes
Writers Write is a resource for writers. In this post, we share examples of character archetypes you could use in your stories.
8 Personality Disorders
In this post, we share links to fun comics illustrating 8 personality disorders.
The Top 10 Writing Posts for March 2014
These were the Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in March 2014. Your Writing Style – Which famous writer’s style is most like your own?
The Locked Room – A Simple Way To Test Your Plot
What is the locked room in fiction? We discuss why the locked room test is a great way to interrogate your plot.
What Your (Non-Electronic) Writing Equipment Says About You
Writers Write is a resource for writers. If you are a writer, we’ve put together a post on what your (non-electronic) writing equipment says about
How Clichés And Jargon Ruin Your Writing
What are clichés and jargon? In this post, we discuss how clichés and jargon ruin your writing.
What Watching Disney (and Pixar) Taught Me About Storytelling
You have awesome characters and a cool plot, but it still lacks something. This is what watching Disney and Pixar taught me about storytelling.
The Power Of A Series
Do you want to write a series of books? In this post, we look at writing more than one book – and the power of
Writing Sex Scenes – Part Three – 6 Female Archetypes
In this post, we talk about writing sex scenes using 6 female archetypes.
10 Perfectly Practical New Year’s Resolutions For Writers
It’s time to make those dreaded New Year’s Resolutions for writers. Here are some practical goals for writers.
3 Simple Ways To Show And Not Tell
Telling should be used sparingly because it distances the reader from the character’s goals and actions. Here are 3 simple ways to help you show
Underlying Emotions
Use this chart to help you understand what lies beneath your characters’ feelings. These are their Underlying Emotions.
All About Cinderella – Kurt Vonnegut Explains The Shapes Of Stories
In this video, American novelist, Kurt Vonnegut explains the shape of stories.
The 5 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes
After teaching writing for many years, we have identified the 5 most common fiction writing mistakes made by debut writers.
30 Inspiring Tips For National Novel Writing Month
Writing 1667 words a day for 30 days during the month of November – also known as NaNoWriMo – is a good way to add
The Audience’s Journey
In this post, we share an infographic of the 12 steps of The Audience’s Journey in response to The Hero’s Journey.
Words For Emotions
Use this useful list of words for emotions. Decide whether you want to say something in a weak, mild, or strong way.
The Hero’s Journey
In this post, we share an infographic of the 12 steps of The Hero’s Journey, a device used by many writers when plotting their books.
[catlists tags="publishing,writers-talk,write-your-novel-in-a-year,style,scene,poetry,writing-inspiration,genre,screenwriting,setting,creating-characters,pacing,plotting,beginnings,endings,description,dialogue,viewpoint,show-dont-tell,theme,writers-block,literary-devices,writing-techniques,suspense,crime-writing,writing-resource,nanowrimo,secrets-of-a-memoirist,short-stories,body-language,inciting-moments,rewriting" template=ww_posts pagination=yes numberposts=10]