
10 Essential Tips for Writing Antagonists
Every protagonist needs an antagonist. In this post, we discuss 10 essential tips for writing antagonists.

8 Writers Write Graduates Books Released
2013 has been a good for Writers Write graduates so far. Congratulations to these authors on the publication of their books. EATS: Enjoy All the

8 Archetypes For Heroes & Heroines
In this post, we share 8 archetypes for heroes and heroines for you to use in your stories.

6 Things To Consider Before You Cross Your Genres
In this post, we look at 6 things to consider before you cross your genres. Not only are genres crossing over, they’re having a party

3 Writers Write Graduates Published
Congratulations to Liesel Schwarz on the release of A Clockwork Heart the second book in her Steampunk Trilogy, The Chronicles of Light and Shadow. Congratulations to Morad Zaffron on the publication of his

Say It, Without Saying It…
How do we say something without actually saying it when we write? It’s all about showing using body language, and not telling.

Writer’s Block & The Fine Art of Procrastination
Writers make the best procrastinators. They often use writer’s block and the fine art of procrastination as an excuse.

10 Ways To Tell If You’re Writing With Confidence
In this post, we write about 10 ways to tell if you’re writing with confidence.

The Top 10 Tips For Plotting And Finishing A Book
Are you battling with plotting? Are you struggling to finish a story? We write about the top 10 tips for plotting and finishing a book.

Overcoming Writer’s Block (Infographic)
Have you ever felt as if you just can’t write? This infographic is filled with helpful tips for overcoming writer’s block to get you back

Why Is This Day Different? Knowing When To Start Your Story
Why is this day different for my character? In this post, we give you tips on knowing when to start your story.

The Top 10 Writing Posts for June 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in June 2015: Six Questions To Ask Before You Even Start Your First Draft Three Lines That

Who Are The 3 Characters Driving Your Plot?
Who is responsible for moving the story along in your books? In this post, we write about the three characters driving your plot.

So You Want To Be A Writer? By Charles Bukowski
This post includes a poem from Charles Bukowski on wanting to be a writer.

Is There Merit In Telling And Not Showing?
In this post, we explore if there is merit in telling and not showing in the books you write. Danielle Steel, who has sold 1

5 Ways Setting Affects Your Characters
Setting shapes us, and where we were born and where we grew up make a difference. We have put together a list of 5 ways

3 Ways To Use Inverted Dialogue In Your Story
In this post, we discuss three ways to use inverted dialogue in your story.

3 Lines To A Better First Draft Of Your Novel
We talk about writing 3 lines to help you write a better first draft of your novel. It is a great test for your story

Short Story Day Africa – 21 June
‘Short Story Day Africa has established a day, 21st June – the shortest day of the year – on which to celebrate the diversity of

5 Ways To Kick-Start Your New Short Story
Are you struggling to start your short story? In this post, we give you 5 ways to kick-start your short story.