What Is A Synopsis? How To Write A One-Page Synopsis
What is a synopsis? We show you how to write a brilliant one-page synopsis for your novel with an example.
Creative Writing
The 4 Scene Markers: How To Set The Scene For Your Reader
In this post, we discuss how to set the scene for your reader using the 4 scene markers.
Why You Should Read Books About Writing
In this post, we discuss why you should read books about writing.
7 Essential Things To Remember About Very Important Characters
In this post, we look at 7 essential things to remember about very important characters in your books and what you need to know about
10 Things You Should Not Exclude From Your Company’s Style Guide
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, we share 10 things you should not exclude from your company’s style guide.
Tips For Adding Suspense To Stories
How do you add suspense to your stories? Writers need to learn suspense techniques and tips that make readers wonder what happens next and force
5 Practical Tips For Writers Who’ve Been Rejected
If you’ve sent your manuscript off to a publisher and been rejected, try our 5 practical tips for writers who’ve been rejected.
50 Awesome Song Titles To Use As Writing Prompts
Because Writers Write is a resource for writers, we’ve put together a list of awesome song titles for you to use as writing prompts.
The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2013
These were the posts you wanted to see on this website in 2013. (We also posted on a temporary site for a few months at
Why We Need Rules In Writing
Most writers don’t want to stick to proper structure in storytelling. This post explores why we need rules in writing.
Writers Talk 1 | Neil Gaiman
Welcome to our new podcast series, Writers Talk. In our first podcast our writers talk about the British author, Neil Gaiman.
Hard Or Soft Worldbuilding: What Every Writer Needs To Know
What’s the difference between hard worldbuilding and soft worldbuilding? We explain both types of worldbuilding, give examples, and help you decide which approach is best
15 Adjectives To Delete To Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
Do you use too many adjectives in your writing? We look at 15 adjectives to delete or replace that will strengthen your writing immediately.
5 Common Traits Of A Successful Memoir
If you’re writing your life story, use this short checklist to find out if you’ve included the 5 common traits of a successful memoir.
Traditional Publishing – Part Three
This week, Mia Botha continues her interviews with staff members at Pan Macmillan South Africa, who answer our questions on traditional publishing.
10 Types Of Sentences You Won’t See In Good Writing
Are you looking for ways to write better sentences? In this post, we look at 10 types of sentences you won’t see in good writing.
Novels & Screenplays: What’s The Difference?
In this post, we look at the differences between novels and screenplays. We look at collaboration, costs, and choices, and we answer your question: Should
Janet Burroway’s 4 Aspects Of Narrative Time
What is Narrative Time? In this post, we look at how time works in a story through Janet Burroway’s 4 aspects of narrative time.
Traditional Publishing – Part Two
Last week we began our discussion about traditional publishing. This week, Mia Botha continues her interviews with Pan Macmillan South Africa, who answer our questions.
30 Excuses Not To Write Your NaNoWriMo Novel
In this post, our blogger takes a comic look at NaNoWriMo and includes 30 excuses not to write your NaNoWriMo novel.
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