
What Is A Parody & How Do I Write One?
Everybody enjoys a good parody, but they’re extremely hard to write! In this post, we’ll look at what parody is and give a few tips

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.

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.

You Have To Show Up As A Writer
Sometimes it’s hard to believe in yourself as a writer. But you have to show up and take a chance as a writer.

My Short Story Writing Process – In 12 Easy Steps
Is there a process to writing short fiction? How do you write a short story? In this post, we put together a short story writing

16 Tips From A Terrible Writer
Just like any other art or skill, writing takes time and practice. This post from a terrible writer includes 16 awesome tips on ways to