
The Top 10 Reasons To Write Short Stories
We love short stories at Writers Write. In this post, we share our top 10 reasons to write short stories.

209 Words To Describe Touch – A Resource For Writers
We have put together a list of 209 words to describe touch that will help you describe what a character feels when they touch something

5 Ways To Reconnect With Your Book
Do you feel as if there is a distance between you and the work you’re creating? At some stage, writers need to regroup and reconnect

Why Finding A Publisher Is A Lot Like Having A Crush
Why is finding a publisher a lot like having a crush?

7 Tips To Help You Write A Publishable How-To Book
How-to books are the staples of the non-fiction market. These books offer the reader a method for doing or making something. Here are 7 Tips

November Is When Your Novel Happens
Could you write a novel in a month? November is when your novel happens. NaNoWriMo challenges participants to write 50 000 words of a new

Why You Need An Antagonist – May The Villain Be With You When You Write
In this post, we suggest that it’s not a choice to have an antagonist in your story. It’s a necessity. May the villain be with

5 Reasons To Write Crime Fiction
In this post, we give you 5 reasons to write crime fiction.

The Importance Of Having A Style Guide
In this post, we discuss the importance of having a style guide.

How To Let Your Characters Tell Their Story
Dialogue is one of the best fiction writing tools. It is a great way for you as an author to step out of the way

Janet Burroway’s 3 Principles Of Effective Narrative Setting
In this post, we look at how a story works in a place through Janet Burroway’s 3 principles of effective narrative setting.

How To Write An Epic First Page
Do you want to write an epic first page for your story? In this post, we tell you how to do it – with five

Epilogues, Afterwords, & Appendices – What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between epilogues, afterwords, and appendices? We explain what they are, when to use them, and tips for writing them. We also include

Can You Write 52 Scenes In 52 Weeks?
Can you write 52 Scenes in 52 Weeks? Our sister website, Deadlines for Writers, has the perfect writing challenge for you.

Writers Talk 1 | Neil Gaiman
Welcome to our new podcast series, Writers Talk. In our first podcast our writers talk about the British author, Neil Gaiman.

Hard Or Soft Worldbuilding: What Every Writer Needs To Know
What’s the difference between hard worldbuilding and soft worldbuilding? We explain both types of worldbuilding, give examples, and help you decide which approach is best

15 Adjectives To Delete To Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
Do you use too many adjectives in your writing? We look at 15 adjectives to delete or replace that will strengthen your writing immediately.

5 Common Traits Of A Successful Memoir
If you’re writing your life story, use this short checklist to find out if you’ve included the 5 common traits of a successful memoir.

Traditional Publishing – Part Three
This week, Mia Botha continues her interviews with staff members at Pan Macmillan South Africa, who answer our questions on traditional publishing.

10 Types Of Sentences You Won’t See In Good Writing
Are you looking for ways to write better sentences? In this post, we look at 10 types of sentences you won’t see in good writing.