
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

Literary Lessons From 5 Kick-Ass Heroines Of The 80s
We look at literary lessons from 5 kick-ass heroines of the 80s. Literary heroines from the 80s showed us the rise of fabulous, strong, and

The Top 10 Writing Posts for July 2014
These were the Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in July 2014. The 15 Questions Authors Should Ask Characters – How well do you know your character? Book

What is Crowdfunding And How Can It Work For Authors?
Do you want to self-publish? What is crowdfunding and how can it work for authors?

5 Ways A Creative Course Helps You Find Your Inner Novelist
In this post, we talk about how a creative course helps you find your inner novelist.

4 Reasons To Use Dramatic Irony In Your Story
Dramatic irony is a story-telling device. We’ve included 4 reasons to use dramatic irony in your story.

The Inconsolable Writer – From Distraction To Inspiration In 4 Easy Steps
Are you an inconsolable writer? Our blogger gives writers tips to move from distraction to inspiration in 4 easy steps. Taking a break from a

15 Questions Authors Should Ask Characters
How well do you know your character? Use our list of 15 questions authors should ask characters to make them more believable.

The Top 10 Writing Posts for June 2014
These were the Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in June 2014. How to make your characters shockingly real – Create characters, not caricatures Seven Extremely Good Reasons

5 Ways To Avoid The Backstory Battle
This post includes 5 ways to avoid the backstory battle when you write your novels and stories.

Can Texting Improve Your Writing?
Storytellers need to write properly. In this post, we ask: Can texting improve your writing?