
Figurative Language – Definition & Examples
What is figurative language? We define figurative language and give you 12 examples of figurative language.

Which Book Genre Should You Be Writing In 2026?
In this post we look at bestselling fiction genres and top-selling books from 2025 and which book genre you should be writing in 2026.

The 5 Pillars Of Speculative Fiction
Are you writing Speculative Fiction? In this post, we define speculative fiction – with examples – and look at how the 5 Pillars of Speculative

A Quick Start Guide To Foreshadowing
In this post, we define foreshadowing in fiction – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to foreshadowing to help you when you’re writing.

What Is Freewriting & How Do I Use It?
What is freewriting and how do I use freewriting? Read about 5 powerful freewriting techniques to reignite your inspiration, deepen your stories, and help you

The 7 Pillars Of Historical Fiction
Are you a fan of historical fiction? Would you like to write a historical novel on your own? In this post, we define the 7

The Rules For Writing An Excellent Time Travel Adventure
Time travel is the concept of traveling into the past or the future — usually in fiction. In this post we cover the rules for

The 4 Pillars Of Women’s Fiction
Are you writing Women’s Fiction? In this post, we define women’s fiction and look at how the 4 Pillars of Women’s Fiction can improve your story.

9 Bits Of Writing Advice From Guillermo del Toro
We’re writing about the fascinating Guillermo del Toro. In this post, Writers Write features 9 bits of writing advice from Guillermo del Toro.

How To Travel Like A Writer
You don’t stop being a writer when you go on holiday. After all, it’s part of your identity. How exactly do writers travel? This blog

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

Graduate’s Novel Adapted For Film
Congratulations, Anthony Ehlers! Anthony’s novel, A Man Worth Knowing, has been adapted for film. Many Writers Write graduates remember Anthony well, both as a student and a teacher. Amanda Patterson, founder
The Psychology of Colour
Writers Write is a resource for writers. This infographic will help you understand the psychology of colour.
Left Brain / Right Brain
The parts of the brain that are responsible for processing speech and language are highly specialised and located on the outside of the left side of the brain. (source)