Words That Ruin Pacing
Use this post on words that ruin pacing to help you avoid them when you write.
Creative Writing
6 Ways To Describe A Character In First Person
In this post, we share 6 ways for you to describe a character in first person.
Agatha Christie: Secrets Behind The Bestselling Author Of All Time
Go inside the mind of Agatha Christie, the bestselling novelist of all time. Analyse her writing techniques, uncover what made her stories so successful, and
Scene Checklist
Writers Write is a writing resource. In this post, we share a scene checklist to help you write your stories.
Defence Mechanisms For Characters
Have a look at the defense mechanisms human beings use in the graph below. Which one do you use? Which one would your character use?
Plot Diagram – End your novel as soon as the goal is reached
Are you struggling to plot your novel? Use this plot diagram to end your novel as soon as the goal is reached.
Types Of Conflict In Scenes
When we read this post on types of conflict in scenes by K.M.Weiland, we thought we would share parts of it with you. Novels are
29 Ways To Stay Creative
Use this infographic with its 29 ways to stay creative as inspiration.
The 21 Key Traits Of Best-Selling Fiction
To sell your fiction, you must pay attention to the 21 Key Traits of Best-Selling Fiction. The traits are arranged in a kind of rough order.
The Layers Of A Scene
Books are made up of scenes. Most beginner writers forget this. They tend to start writing an essay instead.
A Quick Start Guide To Writing Crime Fiction
In this post, we explore how to write crime – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing crime fiction.
Harlan Coben On Writing Suspense
We’re writing about the bestselling thriller author, Harlan Coben. In this post, we feature Harlan Coben on writing suspense.
A Quick Start Guide To Writing Dialogue
In this post, we explore what dialogue should do and how to write it – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing
The 5 Most Common Themes In Literature
Ever wondered why some themes come up again and again? In this post, we’ll look at 5 of the most common themes in literature and
The Moment Of Change In Fiction
In this blog, we explore how a clear moment of change can strengthen a character’s arc and give your plot a distinct turning point. The
Writing Is An Act Of Courage
Is writing an act of courage? How do you face this challenge and deal with the fear of writing? We answer these questions and share
What Is Deus Ex Machina in Storytelling?
What is a deus ex machina? Should we use a deus ex machina in storytelling? We look at levels of deus ex machina and give
What Is True Crime & How Do I Write It?
What is true crime? We explore and define the true crime genre. We give you examples of some of the best true crime books. And
How To Write A Paranormal Story
What is a paranormal story? We define a paranormal story – with examples – and we give tips on how to write a paranormal story.
How Your Writing Tool Shapes Your Text
Choose the right tool for the job – that phrase goes for writers too. This blog tells you how your writing tool shapes your text.
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