
The Myth Of Writer’s Block
Are you struggling to write? In this post, we talk about the myth of writer’s block.


Professions With The Most & The Least Psychopaths
Which are the professions with the most psychopaths? Which professions have the least psychopaths? Writers can use this for inspiration in their books.

11 Types Of Sayings
Writers Write is a resource for writers. What is a saying? In this post, we write about 11 types of sayings.

10 Obscure Punctuation Marks
Do people use obscure punctuation marks? In this post, we look at 10 obscure punctuation marks and when they can be used.

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,

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

Ask The Writing Coach – Author Bio
In this post, we put our own writing coach on the receiving end of your questions. Mia Botha will answer questions you have. In this

5 Ways To Get You Through The Middle Of Your Romance Novel
Are you stuck in the middle of your romance novel? In this post, we look at 5 ways to get you through the middle of

Writing Advice From Twitter
In this post, Writers Write explores writing advice from Twitter.

The Logic Of Setting When Writing In Another World
In this post, we look at the logic of setting when writing in another world.

What Is Head-Hopping & Why Should I Avoid It?
What Is Head-Hopping & Why Should I Avoid It? In this post, we look at the problem with head-hopping when you write.

4 Ways To Kickstart A Scene
Are you stuck with your novel? Why not try our four ways to kickstart a scene to help you get back to work?

Six Backstory Secrets Every Writer Should Know
Learn six backstory secrets every writer should know to create believable characters, build stronger stories, and use the past to drive the plot.

How To Write A Sherlock Holmes Story
We show you how to write a Sherlock Holmes story by studying the methods behind Sherlock Holmes, the world’s most famous detective.

5 Simple Steps To Writing A Short Story
In this post, we illustrate a five-point method for writing a short story. For beginners, it’s a useful template. For more experienced writers, it serves

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Science Fiction
Are you a science fiction writer? We’ve included a quick start guide to writing science fiction to help you write in the genre.