
Is Genre A Straitjacket?
Some writers believe their stories don’t fit into neat pigeonholes of genre. In this post, we ask: Is genre a straitjacket?

The Internal Critic Strikes Back
In this post, our blogger gets a letter from his inner critic when the internal critic strikes back.

What Are The Rules Of Write Club?
In this post, we share the rules of Write Club. The first rule of Write Club is: There are no rules.

Basic Plot Structure – 5 Plotting Moments That Matter
Use these 5 plotting moments that matter to start outlining your book. It is the basis of a basic plot structure.

A List Of Famous Fictional Detectives
Sometimes authors create a detective readers love. In this post, we share a list of famous fictional detectives.

5 Short Cuts For Creating An Inciting Moment
In the beginning of a story, a main character is confronted with a crisis. This post includes five short cuts for creating an inciting moment.

When A Writer Dies
When a writer dies the world is a sadder place. When a writer dies a star goes out. ≈ ← This is a pinch of

The Top 12 Quotes On Writing Memoirs
We share our top 12 quotes on writing memoirs. If you love to read and write memoirs, you will love to hear what famous writers

9 Modern Writing Muses Every Writer Needs
This post is about the 9 modern muses writers need to make them write.

Play It Again, Sam
Play It Again, Sam. Read this post to find out why you need to think about naming characters.

The Top 10 Writing Posts for October 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in October 2015: NaNoWriMo Calendar – Organise and Conquer! 5 Things To Consider Before You Write An

7 First Draft Dilemmas — Fixed!
Starting a draft of a new novel is always daunting. In this post, we show you how to fix 7 first draft dilemmas.

2 000 Writers Reveal NaNoWriMo Strategies That Work For Them
Attempting to write 1667 words a day for 30 days during the month of November – also known as NaNoWriMo – is the perfect way

Use Our NaNoWriMo Brainstormer Worksheet To Plan Your Novel This November
If you are you participating in NaNoWriMo, use our NaNoWriMo brainstormer worksheet to plan your novel.

3 Incredibly Useful Ways To Create Pacing In Dialogue
Pacing in dialogue is like fuel-injection for your writing. Have you ever noticed how you start reading quicker when you get to dialogue in a

What Is An Epic Fantasy? 5 Things To Consider Before You Write An Epic Fantasy Book
What is an epic fantasy? In this post, we discuss 5 things to consider before you write an epic fantasy book.

10 Quick Fixes For Blogger’s Block
If you’re struggling to write your latest blog post, try these 10 quick fixes for blogger’s block to inspire you.

5 Great Plot Hacks To Jumpstart Your Story
Struggling to come up with a compelling story idea? Use these five great plot hacks to spark your creativity, develop stronger storylines, and jumpstart your

Pay Attention To Those Perfect Moments
How Do You See The World Around You? This post is about how to pay attention to those perfect moments to improve your storytelling.

How Chekhov’s Gun Can Help You With Description
In this post, we discuss what Chekhov’s Gun is and how Chekhov’s Gun can help you with description.