The 12 Most Basic Character Building Blocks
In this post, we list 12 most basic character building blocks for authors to think about when they write books.
Creative Writing
How Do We Write What We Know Without Writing About Ourselves?
How do we write what we know without writing about ourselves? Use this exercise to turn what you know into a useful resource for your
The 10 Dos And Don’ts Of How To End Your Novel
Are you near the final pages of your book? If you’re looking for a quick list of tips to end a story, use the 10
What Is A Denouement?
In this post, we ask: What is a denouement and how do we write one? And more importantly, does your book need a denouement?
Definition Of An Inciting Moment By John le Carre
To find out more about inciting moments, look at these posts: Why Is This Day Different? Knowing When To Start Your Story The Importance of Inciting
10 Perfectly Practical New Year’s Resolutions For Writers
It’s time to make those dreaded New Year’s Resolutions for writers. Here are some practical goals for writers.
10 Ways To Get Out Of Writer’s Rut
In this post, we discuss why you think you have writer’s block and stop writing. We also list 10 ways for you to get yourself
3 Simple Ways To Show And Not Tell
Telling should be used sparingly because it distances the reader from the character’s goals and actions. Here are 3 simple ways to help you show
Underlying Emotions
Use this chart to help you understand what lies beneath your characters’ feelings. These are their Underlying Emotions.
10 Rules I’ve Lived By Throughout My 72 Years As A Novelist
Are you looking for a long writing career? In this post, our blogger shares the 10 rules he’s lived by throughout his 72 years as
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 11: Your Character’s State Of Mind
This post is about making sure you understand your character’s state of mind when you write your novel.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 10: Your Next Move
Writers Write creates writing resources. This post is about making your next move in your novel by continuing to plan scenes, sequences, and chapters.
The Top 10 Writing Posts From February 2016
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in February 2016: 13 Writing Lessons From Stephen King’s On Writing 18 Things Writers Need
4 Writing Styles Everybody Needs To Know
Are you writing a piece to inform, to persuade, to describe, or to tell a story? In this post, we write about the 4 writing
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 9: The Building Blocks Of Your Novel
This post is about choosing the building blocks of your novel by breaking your story up into scenes and chapters.
Your Book Is A Business – You Need To Invest In It
When you write a book, it’s good to remember that your book is a business and that you need to invest in it.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 8: Untying The Knots In Your Book
This week we’re looking at making the ending in your synopsis more exciting. This post is about untying the knots in your book so that
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 7: The Moment Of Truth
This post is about developing your story from the inciting moment through the midpoint to the moment of truth for your main character.
Why Repeating Yourself In Dialogue Can Be A Good Thing
I’d like to talk about the use of repetition in dialogue. In this post, we tell you why repeating yourself in dialogue can be a
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