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
Creative Writing
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
Why Country Is King When It Comes To Fictional Characters
I like the stories that country music tells. In this post, we tell you why country is king when it comes to fictional characters.
39 Synonyms For Run
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, we share 39 synonyms for run. Run is one of the most commonly
4 Ways To Get Your Reader To Identify With An Unsympathetic Character
In this post, we share 4 ways to get your reader to identify with an unsympathetic character.
Why Is My Word Count Too High?
If you have too much of everything in your final manuscript and your word count is way too high, use these three steps to help
Tips For Decoding Body Language
Tips from The Secret Yumiverse Writers Write – Write to communicate
Why A Disease Cannot Be An Antagonist
A question that comes up again and again while I am teaching Writers Write  is whether or not a disease can be the antagonist. I don’t
Keeping Up Appearances – 4 Ways To Dress Your Characters
Writers Write is a comprehensive writing resource. In this post, we discuss 4 ways to dress your characters when you write a book.
The 5 Elements Of Story
In this post, we share the 5 elements of story using the premise that a character needs five things.
Plot Builder – 3 Steps To Spark A Satisfying Story
In this post, we look at the plot builder where we need to follow 3 steps to spark a satisfying story.
Confessions Of A Serial Under-Writer
In this post, Mia Botha tells us what to do if you have too few words in your story. There are her confessions of a
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