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.
Creative Writing
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 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.
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
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
Why People Read Detective Novels
What kind of people read detective stories and why? Find out why people read detective novels.
15 Bookish Biographies To Read Before You Die
In this post from Writers Write, we share 15 bookish biographies to read before you die.
Judy Reeves’s 10 Daily Habits That Make a (Good) Writer
The following is an excerpt from A Writer’s Book of Days by Judy Reeves. It includes Judy Reeves’s 10 daily habits that make a good writer.
What Is An Aga Saga?
Have you every wondered what people mean when they talk about the literary genre called an Aga Saga? Read this post for a definition.
Your Characters And Their Non-Verbal Communication
We often give away more about ourselves than we intend to. Use this post on your characters and their non-verbal communication to help you write
40 Literary Terms Book Lovers Should Know
Literary terms are words we use when we discuss, classify, criticise, and analyse poetry and books. Here are 40 literary terms book lovers should know.
The Top 10 Writer’s Block Quotes
In this post from Writers Write, we share a selection of our favourite writer’s block quotes.
Laini Taylor: On Writing
This excerpt is taken from Creating Your Life by Laini Taylor
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