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
The Surprising Truth Of Finding Your True Story in Sorrow
In this post, we look at the surprising truth of finding your true story in sorrow.
13 Questions To Ask Before You Turn Your Idea Into A Crime Novel
Are you thinking of writing crime fiction? In this post, we share 13 questions to ask before you turn your idea into a crime novel.
4 Ways To Rediscover Joy As A Writer
One way to get past writer’s block is to rediscover our sense of joy as a writer. In this post, we write about 4 ways
The Top 10 Writing Posts From March 2017
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in March 2017: My Short Story Writing Process – In 12 Easy Steps 16 Tips
Finding Fellow Travellers – Friends Who Are Writers
It’s good to have friends who write too – they will keep you on your toes. Find out why writers need to find fellow travellers
Writing For Children – 12 Practical Tips To Get You Started
If you’re writing for younger readers, you’ll enjoy our post on writing for children with 12 practical tips to get you started.
Your Editor Is Not Your Enemy
Find out why you need an editor when you write – and why your editor is not your enemy. Editors can help you become a
Where Do You Start Your Short Story?
In this post, Writers Write offers you some excellent advice on where to start your short story.
A Must-Have Checklist To Improve Your Writing
Do you want to improve your writing? In this post, we share a must-have checklist to improve your writing.
Character Interview – A Worksheet For Beginners
If you’re looking for a starting point for creating a character, you will enjoy this character interview worksheet for beginners.
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