4 Super Easy Ways To Create Characters For Short Stories
In short stories, we have less time to develop characters. In this post, we cover 4 super easy ways to create characters for short stories
Creative Writing
The MacGuffin And Chekhov’s Gun: 2 Literary Devices Writers Should Know
Learn how writers use these literary devices – The MacGuffin and Chekhov’s Gun – to create suspense, drive plots, and keep readers hooked.
What Is Visual Storytelling? 10 Essential Techniques Every Writer Should Know
What is visual storytelling? Discover 10 essential visual storytelling techniques writers can use to create emotion, tension, and unforgettable characters in fiction.
What Is Mood? 140 Words To Describe Mood In Fiction
What is mood in fiction? Learn how to create it, with examples, and discover 140 words to describe mood in your writing.
5 Essential Exercises For Writing Dialogue
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises. This post includes five essential exercises for writing dialogue.
What Is Fantasy Fiction? Plus A Fantasy Book Title Generator
Do you want to write fantasy? We answer the question: What is fantasy fiction? And we include a fantasy book title generator for writers.
9 Essential Character Questionnaires Every Writer Needs
These 9 Essential Character Questionnaires will help writers create memorable characters, develop backstory, track relationships, and avoid plot holes.
How To Choose A Book Title: 10 Things Every Writer Should Know
Naming your book? Here are 10 tips for choosing a memorable, intriguing title that captures your story and makes readers want to read it.
10 Ways To Move Your Plot Forward
Move a plot forward with 10 practical tips for creating conflict, raising the stakes, and keeping your story moving towards a satisfying ending.
10 Ways To Create Dangerously Nuanced Antagonists (With Examples)
Great antagonists make protagonists stronger. They drive conflict and shape a novel. So, how do we create interesting, dangerously nuanced antagonists?
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.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 19: Turning The Screw
 In this post, we look at ways authors have of turning the screw to increase the tension in novels.
The Portrait Of The Antagonist As A Human Being
What is the role of the antagonist in your story? We look at The Portrait Of The Antagonist As A Human Being.
9 Narcissistic Mothers & How To Write About Them
One of the most interesting characters to write about is a mother with a narcissistic personality disorder. In this post, we discuss 9 narcissistic mothers
The Top 10 Writing Posts from April 2016
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in April 2016: 7 Awesome Foreshadowing Tips For Fiction Writers The Awesome Foursome Fictional Characters
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 18: Shading A Scene
In this post, we look at shading a scene to create contrast and change moods in your novels.
The Importance Of Being The Protagonist
What is the role of the protagonist in your story? What is the importance of being the protagonist?
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 17: Expect The Unexpected
In this post, we look for ways for you to keep your readers and your characters on their toes. We suggest ways to expect the
Flip Your Characters To Twist A Plot
Changing a character’s dominant trait makes him or her even more interesting. If you are looking for a way to twist a plot, why not
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