
The 5 Elements Of Story
In this post, we share the 5 elements of story using the premise that a character needs five things.

Plot Builder – 3 Steps To Spark A Satisfying Story
In this post, we look at the plot builder where we need to follow 3 steps to spark a satisfying story.

Confessions Of A Serial Under-Writer
In this post, Mia Botha tells us what to do if you have too few words in your story. There are her confessions of a

Universal Needs – Creating Characters
We have put together this post on universal needs to consider when creating characters. Use this list as a guide to identify which needs are

Types Of Love – Creating Characters
Which type of love do you have in your life? Even more importantly, which types of love do your characters have in theirs? Use these

5 Ways To Find Yourself In Your Story
I’m starting to discover that stories are already inside us. In this post, we discuss five ways to find yourself in your story.

Character Questionnaire – How Well Do You Know Your Hero?
How well do you know your hero? Use this character questionnaire to help you create a character.

The Hero’s Journey For Star Wars And The Princess Diaries
In this post, we share the hero’s journey for Star Wars and The Princess Diaries.

5 Things To Consider Before You Have Your Manuscript Appraised
Do you want a manuscript appraisal? In this post, we discuss 5 things you should consider before you have your manuscript appraised.

5 Fabulous Tips For First-Time Crime Writers
We suggest that beginner writers try writing crime, because it has strict guidelines to follow. In this post, we discuss the benefits of writing crime

How To Fix Your Short Story In 10 Minutes
In this post, we discuss how you can fix a short story in 10 minutes. Here are five 10-minute edits for your short story to
A South African Publisher Wants Your Book!
Please note that this is NOT a Writers Write project. We are NOT publishers. The publisher”s details are at the end of the article. Shuter

The Top 10 Writing Posts for September 2014
These were the Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in September 2014. Do you enjoy writing short stories? 10 Short Story Competitions To Enter Before The End Of

Writing Young Adult Fiction – Cheat Sheets
Have you ever thought of writing for young adults? Use these cheat sheets for writing young adult fiction to help you.

6 Ways To Find The Children’s Story Only You Can Tell
What was your childhood reading list? Orphaned Bears or Teen Detectives? Do you remember discovering that perfect book? Here are 6ways to find the children’s

5 Tips For Choosing The Correct Short Story Competition For You
Short story competitions are unpredictable. Here are 5 tips for choosing the correct short story competition for you.

The Secret To Writing A Great Short Story
Some of the finest pieces of fiction are short stories. In this post, we tell you the secret to writing a good short story.

3 Ways To Make The Most Of Major Life Events In A Story
In this post, we give you 3 ways to make the most of major life events in a story, and show you how to build

5 Life-Saving Tips For NaNoWriMo Writers
We love National Novel Writing Month in November, but we’ve learnt not to underestimate it. Here are 5 life-saving tips for NaNoWriMo writers.

3 Ways To Use Setting In Your Novel
So often setting is overlooked by writers. In this post, we look at 3 ways to use setting in your novel.