Figurative Language – Definition & Examples
What is figurative language? We define figurative language and give you 12 examples of figurative language.
Creative Writing
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
10 Principles Of Effective Writing
How do you write clearly and effectively? If you want to write well, this list includes 10 principles of effective writing.
You Can Submit A Better Manuscript
Writers Write is a writing resource. In this post, our guest blogger writes about how you can submit a better manuscript.
Avoid These 10 Verbs That Make You Tell
We have put together this list of 10 verbs that make you tell when you write. Avoid these 10 verbs that make you tell.
The New Publishing Game
I teach people to write books. I love what I do. I also love this exciting new publishing world of ours. Publishing is changing. People who earn
Winning Words – Romance Writing Short Story Winners
More good news for Writers Write! Another Writers Write graduate has won the The Essentials romance writing competition.
A Simple Formula for Writing a Short Story
Learn how to write a short story with this simple formula. Cut out the mistakes and follow a clear, practical approach to crafting a short
Harry & Luke – There Are No New Plots
In this post we show you that there are no new plots when you write books. We use the example of Harry & Luke to
What Are The 5 Senses? The Power Of The 5 Senses In Stories
What are the 5 senses? We talk about the power of the 5 senses in stories and why they are important in the books you
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