
What Is a Character Trait? 350 Essential Character Traits for Writers
What is a character trait? Delve into 350 character traits to help you choose the right positive and negative traits for building well-rounded characters in

How To Outline A Short Story – For Beginners
In this post, we share a template that will show you how to outline a short story, especially if you are a beginner.

How To Show & Not Tell In Short Stories
Master the ‘show, don’t tell‘ technique in short stories. Learn how to create immersive storytelling that draws readers in from the very first line.

What Is A Sub-Plot In Fiction? 6 Sub-Plots Every Writer Should Know
What is a sub-plot? Learn how sub-plots strengthen a novel. Explore six types of sub-plots writers can use to add depth, conflict, and emotion to

A Complete Guide To Writing Prompts & Daily Writing Practice
What is a writing prompt, and why should you practise writing every day? Discover how writing prompts can strengthen your writing practice, boost creativity, and

7 Gripping Dystopian Plot Ideas For Writers
Looking for gripping dystopian story ideas? Here are 7 dystopian plot ideas to inspire your next dark and unforgettable story.

How To Write Great Dialogue In Fiction
What is dialogue in writing? We explain how to write great dialogue. Every writer needs to master the art of writing dialogue to create believable

What Is An Unreliable Narrator? 9 Types Every Writer Should Know
What is an unreliable narrator? We explore the 9 types of unreliable narrator, why they work so well in fiction, and memorable examples every writer

How Writers Use The 4 Main Characters As Literary Devices
Who are the four main characters in fiction? We explore how these character roles function as literary devices—and how you can use them to strengthen

Mastering Point Of View In Writing
Viewpoint, or point of view, is the lens through which a story is told. In this post, we explain what point of view is, how

7 Tips From Famous Writers On Getting Started
Sometimes beginning a writing project is the hardest thing you have to do. Here are 7 tips from famous writers on getting started.

Examples Of Character Archetypes
Writers Write is a resource for writers. In this post, we share examples of character archetypes you could use in your stories.

8 Personality Disorders
In this post, we share links to fun comics illustrating 8 personality disorders.

The Top 10 Writing Posts for March 2014
These were the Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in March 2014. Your Writing Style – Which famous writer’s style is most like your own?

The Locked Room – A Simple Way To Test Your Plot
What is the locked room in fiction? We discuss why the locked room test is a great way to interrogate your plot.

What Your (Non-Electronic) Writing Equipment Says About You
Writers Write is a resource for writers. If you are a writer, we’ve put together a post on what your (non-electronic) writing equipment says about

How Clichés And Jargon Ruin Your Writing
What are clichés and jargon? In this post, we discuss how clichés and jargon ruin your writing.

What Watching Disney (and Pixar) Taught Me About Storytelling
You have awesome characters and a cool plot, but it still lacks something. This is what watching Disney and Pixar taught me about storytelling.

The Power Of A Series
Do you want to write a series of books? In this post, we look at writing more than one book – and the power of

Writing Sex Scenes – Part Three – 6 Female Archetypes
In this post, we talk about writing sex scenes using 6 female archetypes.