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
Create A Style Guide For Your Company In 10 Steps
Writers Write creates and shares writing resources. In this post, we tell you how to create a style guide for your company in 10 steps.
What Is An Inciting Moment? The Importance Of Inciting Moments
What is an inciting moment? How do you start a story? Use this post on the importance of inciting moments, with examples, to help you
5 Creative Ways To Set Writing Goals
This quick read offers you 5 creative ways to set writing goals. They will help you manage your writing expectations for the year ahead.
How The 5 Senses Make Stories Seem Real
To help you improve your writing, we’ve written about how the 5 senses make stories seem real.
Dear Writer – A Story of a Story
Dear Writer We understand that the idea of writing a book can seem overwhelming. You are probably reading this because you want to learn more
20 Words To Describe Specific Tastes And Flavours – A Resource For Writers
Writers know that using the senses is a great way to make stories come alive. In this post, we share 20 words to describe tastes
The 4 Scene Markers: How To Set The Scene For Your Reader
In this post, we discuss how to set the scene for your reader using the 4 scene markers.
Why You Should Read Books About Writing
In this post, we discuss why you should read books about writing.
7 Essential Things To Remember About Very Important Characters
In this post, we look at 7 essential things to remember about very important characters in your books and what you need to know about
10 Things You Should Not Exclude From Your Company’s Style Guide
In this post, we share 10 things you should not exclude from your company’s style guide.
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