Do You Ever Feel Like The Author Of The Book You Are Reading Is Trying To Kill You?
In this post, we write about those emotional books that really get a reaction from us. Is the author of the book you are reading
Creative Writing
9 Examples Of Sub-Genres In Crime Fiction
Crime is one of the most popular literary genres. We have put together 9 examples of sub-genres in crime fiction to help you with your
The Cure For Predictable Plots And Other Clichés
Every story needs you you need to rework, refine, or reverse it. We talk about the cure for predictable plots and other clichés.
5 Things To Do Before NaNoWriMo Starts
Are you entering NaNoWriMo? In this post, we write about 5 things you need to do before NaNoWriMo starts.
November Is NaNoWriMo
If you want a daily reminder to help you finish NaNoWriMo, use this calendar. Because November Is NaNoWriMo.
2 Simple Ways To Connect With Your Characters
This post will help you if you are struggling with your book by giving you two simple ways to connect with your characters.
10 Deadly Poisons – A Crime Writer’s Resource
In this post from Writers Write, your writing resource, we share the names of 10 deadly poisons – a crime writer’s resource.
10 Tips For Writing Good Prose
In this post, we share 10 tips for writing good prose.
3 Short Story Writers Who Inspire Me
Who inspires you to write short stories? In this post, we share lessons from 3 short story writers who inspire us.
6 Things Alcohol Taught Me About Writing
Writing is like alcohol, right? In this post, Mia Botha shares 6 things alcohol taught her about 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.
Forewords, Prefaces, Prologues, & Introductions – What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between forewords, prefaces, prologues, and introductions? We explain what they are, when to use them, and tips for writing them. We also
Traditional Publishing – Part One
In this post, we begin our video series on traditional publishing. Mia Botha interviews Terry Morris, MD of Pan Macmillan South Africa, who will answer
Horror Masters: 3 Spooky Tips To Write Like Lovecraft, Poe, & King
If you’re writing a scary story, there are no better writers to imitate than the masters of the horror genre. In this post, we’ve included
Self-Publishing – Part Four
In this post, we end our video series on self-publishing as an option for authors. This is part four, with the fourth video on self-publishing.
Billy Collins’s 6 Pleasures Of Poetry
Do you want to capture your reader’s attention? In this post, we explain how Billy Collins’s 6 pleasures of poetry will help you become a
50 Verbs That Will Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
People tell us to use strong, descriptive verbs, but what does this mean? In this post, we look at 50 verbs that will strengthen your
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