How Your Writing Tool Shapes Your Text
Choose the right tool for the job – that phrase goes for writers too. This blog tells you how your writing tool shapes your text.
Creative Writing
How To Write A Tragedy – That Fatal Flaw
In this blog, we look at what makes a tragedy, how to write a tragedy, the different types of tragedies, and some great tips for
A Quick Start Guide To Writing An Inciting Incident
In this post, we define an inciting incident in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing an inciting incident.
What Is Fan Fiction & How Do I Write It?
We’re writing about fan fiction – what it is and how to write it. We also include examples of fan fiction.
Why Writers Should Write By Hand
Writers should write by hand – we keep hearing this all the time, but why? This blog post will tell you why writers should write
How Much Technobabble Should You Use in Science Fiction?
I love Science Fiction, and Science Fiction loves technobabble almost as much as it likes green space lasers. This is about how much technobabble you
The 6 Pillars Of Young Adult Fiction
Are you writing for young adults? In this post we include a definition of young adult fiction with examples, and present the 6 pillars of
What’s Your Story’s Tone? (& Why It Matters More Than You Think)
In this blog, we look at how tone shapes stories and novels, why it matters, and how to use it in your own work.
What Is A Cozy Horror & How Do I Write One?
A cozy horror is a relatively new sub-genre of horror. In this post, we explore what a cozy horror is, with examples. We also give
What Is A Parody & How Do I Write One?
Everybody enjoys a good parody, but they’re extremely hard to write! In this post, we’ll look at what parody is and give a few tips
How Writers Can Get The Most Out Of Their ResearchÂ
We talk about how writers can get the most out of their research. Often we don’t know where to start when it comes to research.Â
A Writer’s Sketchbook To Help You Create Characters
This post includes suggestions for a writer’s sketchbook to help you create characters.
What Is A Phobia? Writing About Characters With Phobias
What is a phobia? Use this post to learn how to write about characters with phobias.
The 15 Most Memorable Mothers In Literature
Use our list of the 15 most memorable mothers in literature to inspire you to create memorable mothers in the books you write.
The Moment Of Truth For A Character
In this post, we look at the moment of truth for a character and how you should use it in your story. We include examples
Why You Should Be Specific When You Write
In writing we try to be as precise as possible. In this post, we discuss why you should be specific when you write.
What Is A Myth? 20 Myths To Use As Writing Prompts
What is a myth? In this post, we define myths and we share a list of 20 myths to use as writing prompts.
The Top 10 Writing Posts for April 2014
These were the Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in April 2014. Cheat Sheets for Writing Body Language – Translate emotions into written body language The Locked
10 Things Successful Authors Do
Have you ever wondered why some authors succeed and others don’t? In this post, we write about 10 things successful authors do.
Shades Of Emotion – Creating Characters
Do emotions help when creating characters? In this post, we look at the shades of emotions behind the words we choose. These are the shades
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