What is Romantasy & Why Is It So Popular?
In this post, we look at the wildly popular modern genre of romantasy. What is romantasy and why is it so popular?
Creative Writing
Why You Don’t Need To Put Everything In Your Book
Are you running the risk of overwhelming your readers? In this post, we tell you why you don’t need to put everything in your book.
What Is Grimdark Fiction & Where Did It Come From?
This is an introduction to the Grimdark genre. We will discover where Grimdark fiction comes from, what Grimdark fiction is, and just what makes up
What Is Hardboiled Fiction? How To Write Hardboiled Fiction
In this post, we explore what hardboiled fiction is, who the hardboiled detectives are, and how to write hardboiled fiction – with examples.
12 Types Of Memoirs – Which One Is Yours?
We’re writing about types of memoirs – with examples. We include what a memoir is and ask: Which type of memoir is yours?
What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?
In this post, we look at literary tropes, specifically answering the question: What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?
How To Write A Cozy Mystery
Cozy Mysteries are a sub-genre of detective fiction. You’ll like them if you like crime fiction without the blood and gore involved. Let’s look at
How Many Suspects Do You Need In A Crime Novel?
When we read or write crime novels, we want to find out who the baddie is. This means we need suspects from which to choose.
Writing Competitions To Inspire You
We share a selection of writing competitions to inspire you. Contests offer great opportunities for both beginner and experienced writers.
How To Write Epic Beginnings
We know that readers don’t carry on reading if you write a poor beginning. Read this post to find out how to write epic beginnings.
Words That Ruin Pacing
Use this post on words that ruin pacing to help you avoid them when you write.
6 Ways To Describe A Character In First Person
In this post, we share 6 ways for you to describe a character in first person.
Agatha Christie: Secrets Behind The Bestselling Author Of All Time
Go inside the mind of Agatha Christie, the bestselling novelist of all time. Analyse her writing techniques, uncover what made her stories so successful, and
Scene Checklist
Writers Write is a writing resource. In this post, we share a scene checklist to help you write your stories.
Defence Mechanisms For Characters
Have a look at the defense mechanisms human beings use in the graph below. Which one do you use? Which one would your character use?
Plot Diagram – End your novel as soon as the goal is reached
Are you struggling to plot your novel? Use this plot diagram to end your novel as soon as the goal is reached.
Types Of Conflict In Scenes
When we read this post on types of conflict in scenes by K.M.Weiland, we thought we would share parts of it with you. Novels are
29 Ways To Stay Creative
Use this infographic with its 29 ways to stay creative as inspiration.
The 21 Key Traits Of Best-Selling Fiction
To sell your fiction, you must pay attention to the 21 Key Traits of Best-Selling Fiction. The traits are arranged in a kind of rough order.
The Layers Of A Scene
Books are made up of scenes. Most beginner writers forget this. They tend to start writing an essay instead.
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