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?
Creative Writing
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 Thing About Life And 5 Things To Consider When Killing Off A Character
Learn the five things writers should consider before killing off a character. Create meaningful deaths that serve your story.
Dissecting Zombies in Fiction Writing
In this post, we explore the history and technique of using zombies in fiction. We dissect zombies in fiction writing.
4 Writing Challenges To Keep Your Writer’s Brain Alive
In this post, we look at 4 writing challenges to keep your writer’s brain alive that you might not have thought of before.
How Writers Can Research Settings Remotely
In this post, Writers Write explores how to research settings remotely. Remote location research is a writer’s key to omnipresence.
8 Ways To Uncover Your Character’s Motivations
In this post, we look at how you can better understand your main character – and their motivations. We give you 8 ways to uncover
The Use Of Real People As Characters In Fiction
In this post, Writers Write explores the use of real-life people as characters in fiction.
16 Embarrassing Writing Mistakes to Avoid
In this infographic, we look at 16 embarrassing writing mistakes to avoid.
8 Proofreading Tricks (That Save Valuable Time)
In this post, Writers Write reveals simple proofreading tricks to improve any manuscript or draft.
How To Market Your Book After You’ve Written It
So your book is finished and ready to go to print. In this post, we’re looking at how to market your book after you’ve written
5 Methods To Outline A Novel – Which Way North?
In this post, we look at 5 methods to outline a novel. We include classic ways and introduce some innovative approaches to outlining.
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