6 Stereotypes To Avoid In LGBTQIA+ Fiction
If you’re writing a gay character, write them like you would any other. But be aware of these six worn-out stereotypes in LGBTQIA+ fiction.
Creative Writing
How Much Can I Write Between 1 November And 31 December?
How much you can write between now and the end of the year depends entirely on whether you write every day, are single, an introvert,
A Comparison of 6 Novel Writing Software
What software do you use to write your books or short stories? Are you happy with that novel writing software, or are you ready for
Sweating The Small Stuff – Focusing On Details To Make Your Character More Real And Rounded
Do you focus on details when you write? In this post we look at how to make characters more real and rounded by sweating the
The 18 Types of Sentence Connectors + Examples
In this infographic, we look at the types of sentence connectors.
The Shiny New Idea – Blessing Or Curse?
When writers get stuck, a mysterious saviour – the shiny new idea – is reaching out to us. In this blog, we ask if the
How Writers Torture Themselves (& How To Stop)
Writers must be nutcases. We torture ourselves to give birth to our creations. Why do we torture ourselves, and how do we stop the torture?
Personality Disorders You Can Inflict On Your Characters – Narcissistic Personality Disorder
This is the third blog in a series about Personality Disorders and how they can help you create villains in your stories. The first blog
Improve Your Writing: 15 Tips and Habits to Fix Today
In this infographic, we look at 15 writing habits to fix.
Why Good Books Should Be Like Suitcases
Why should good books be like suitcases? Books and suitcases have something in common – you can carry them wherever you go.
What Is A Character Questionnaire? The Only Character Questionnaire You Need
What is a character questionnaire? Use this comprehensive character questionnaire when you create your characters. It is the only character questionnaire you need.
What Is A Style Guide And Why Do I Need One?
A style guide is vital if we want to present a polished and professional image. In this post, ‘What Is A Style Guide?’, we explain
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 23: Reality Bites
Writers Write is a comprehensive writing resource. This post is all about what writers can do when reality bites.
The Top 10 Writing Posts from May 2016
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in May 2016: 33 Perfectly Odd Oxymorons 10 Dialogue Errors To Avoid At All Costs
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 22: Making Your Scenes Work For You
This post is all about making your scenes work for you in your novel.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 21: All About Character
Writers Write is a comprehensive writing resource. This post is all about character. We discuss your character’s actions, backstory, and relationships.
The Role Of The Love Interest In Fiction
What is the role of the love interest in your story?
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 20: Getting To The Heart Of The Story
In this post, we suggest ways of cutting to the chase and getting to the heart of the story.
All My Friends Are Fictional – The Role Of The Friend In Fiction
What is the role of the friend in your story?
The Marshall Plan For Romancing Your Story
Evan Marshall, author of The Marshall Plan® for Novel Writing, explains the Marshall Plan for romancing your story.
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