Character Archetypes
This is a summary of the 12 archetypes as defined by Pearson and Mark in The Hero and Outlaw. It includes the archetype, their motivation,
Creative Writing
Ideas For Creating Characters – Soul Types
If you’re looking for character types for your stories, you may find these ‘soul types’ to be a useful resource.
12 Quick Tips For Beating Writer’s Block
‘The writer’s duty is to keep on writing’, said novelist William Styron. But what do you do when you simply can’t write? Here are 12
10 Elements Of Writing Style For Bloggers
In this post, we share 10 elements of writing style for bloggers, which includes advice from Strunk & White.
The 4 Purposes of Writing
Use this poster on The 4 Purposes Of Writing to help beginner writers or children. It will give you the four writing modes. For more
When A Character Cries
What response do you want to elicit from other characters, and readers, when someone cries in your novel? Consider the following.
115 Ways To Say Walk
We encourage writers to use strong, precise verbs when they write. We have put together 115 ways to say walk for you to use in
10 Writing Quotes On The Inspiration Myth
Are you looking for inspiration? In this post, we’ve included 10 writing quotes on the inspiration myth.
The Beginner’s Guide To Creating Memorable Characters
In this post, we give you a beginner’s guide to creating memorable characters.
Combating Writer’s Block
Advice by Genre from Tyson Adams Thriller Writers When writer’s block strikes kill someone or blow something up. Crime Writers When writer’s block strikes describe the
9 Must-Have Ingredients In A Romance Novel
What do you absolutely have to have in a romance novel? In this post, we look at the 9 must-have ingredients in a romance novel.
Press Kits For Authors – What Authors And Publishers Need To Do
It is next to impossible to find press photos for authors or to find authentic biographical information from them. In this post, we look at
5 Incredible Story Beginnings & Endings
In this post, we look at 5 incredible story beginnings & endings.
5 Things To Remember To Do When Publishing A Romance Novel
What do you do when you publish a romance story? In this post, we look at 5 things to remember to do when publishing a
How To Play Surrealist Word Games
In this post, we explore surrealist word games and how to play them. We include 5 surrealist word games for groups.
5 Things To Remember Not To Do When Publishing A Romance Novel
What do you not do when you publish a romance story? In this post, we look at 5 things to remember not to do when
Ask The Writing Coach – Pen Names
In this series, we put our own writing coach on the receiving end of your questions. This is the third question for Mia Botha who
7 Tips For Writing Competitions
In this post, Writers Write explores 7 tips for writing competitions.
How To Write Surrealist Poetry
In this post we examine how to write surrealist poetry with 5 ways (with examples) for you to write surrealist poetry.
What Is The Meet-Cute And How Important Is It?
In this post, we explore the meet-cute when writing a romance. We ask what it is and why it’s important, and why the meet has
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