
All About Cinderella – Kurt Vonnegut Explains The Shapes Of Stories
In this video, American novelist, Kurt Vonnegut explains the shape of stories.

The 5 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes
After teaching writing for many years, we have identified the 5 most common fiction writing mistakes made by debut writers.

30 Inspiring Tips For National Novel Writing Month
Writing 1667 words a day for 30 days during the month of November – also known as NaNoWriMo – is a good way to add
The Audience’s Journey
In this post, we share an infographic of the 12 steps of The Audience’s Journey in response to The Hero’s Journey.

Words For Emotions
Use this useful list of words for emotions. Decide whether you want to say something in a weak, mild, or strong way.

The Hero’s Journey
In this post, we share an infographic of the 12 steps of The Hero’s Journey, a device used by many writers when plotting their books.

Naming Characters – 10 Things To Consider
Choosing names for fictional people is important. We have put together this list of 10 things to consider when naming characters in your books.


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.

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.