Patricia Hampl On Writing Memoirs
We explore the award-winning memoirist, Patricia Hampl’s thoughts on writing memoirs. We look at the role of memory, the form, the art, and the craft
Creative Writing
Meet The Best Priest Detectives In Fiction
Faith meets mystery. Find out why priest detective stories work, and meet 10 of the best crime-solving clerics in fiction.
The Strange World of Slipstream Fiction – What Is It?
We define slipstream fiction, present its characteristics, and provide examples. We also offer tips for writing slipstream fiction.
A Quick Start Guide To Writing Emotions
In this post, we explore how to write emotions in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing emotions.
4 Point Of View Choices For Writers
Primarily, point of view is a matter of distance and in this post, we look at the 4 point of view choices for writers.
Horror Movies Are Popular (& Why You Should Write Them)
We’re writing about horror movies and why they are so popular. We also tell you why you should write horror.
7 Deadly Rules For Creating A Villain
Every story has a villain. In this post we write about the 7 deadly rules for creating a villain for your stories.
Elizabeth George’s Writing Process
We’re writing about the acclaimed police procedural writer, Elizabeth George. In this post, we explore Elizabeth George’s writing process.
Why A Good Vocabulary Is Important For Writers
We write about why a good vocabulary is important for writers. We give examples of vocabulary, and tips on how to expand your vocabulary.
What Is Imagery & How Do You Use It In Fiction Writing?
What is imagery and how do you use it in fiction writing? We define imagery and explain how fiction writers can use it in their
The Top 42 Writing Posts of 2015
At the beginning of every year, we post our Top 42 Writing Posts from the previous year.
10 Incredibly Simple Ways To Improve Your Business Writing Style
In this post, we share 10 incredibly simple ways to improve your business writing style.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 3: Getting To Grips With Genre And Tone
This post is about getting to grips with genre and tone. We will help you decide on genre, rewrite your working synopsis, and explore the
8 Important Things To Remember When You Rewrite Dialogue
In this post, we give you advice on how to rewrite dialogue. Here are 8 Important Things To Remember When You Rewrite Dialogue.
How To Write Fabulous Dialogue In 5 Easy Steps
In this post, we give you advice on how to write fabulous dialogue in 5 easy steps.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 1: Start Strong, Start Simple
If you want to write your novel in a year, follow this series of posts. Start strong, start simple and start writing your book.
How To Write A Story With A Great Open Ending
When you write fiction, you may not always end with a scene or chapter that neatly wraps up the conflicts and storylines. Instead, you may
Why Shopping Without A List Is Like Writing Without A Plan
Have you tried to shop without a list? In this post, we discuss why shopping without a list is like writing without a plan.
The Top 10 Writing Posts From December 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in December 2015: Writers Write Reviewers Choose Their Top Books of 2015 The Pros And
3 Incredibly Powerful Ways Myths Inform Storytelling
Use this post from Writers Write to explore the 3 incredibly powerful ways myths inform storytelling.
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