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?
10 Rules I’ve Lived By Throughout My 72 Years As A Novelist
Are you looking for a long writing career? In this post, our blogger shares the 10 rules he’s lived by throughout his 72 years as
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 11: Your Character’s State Of Mind
This post is about making sure you understand your character’s state of mind when you write your novel.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 10: Your Next Move
Writers Write creates writing resources. This post is about making your next move in your novel by continuing to plan scenes, sequences, and chapters.
The Top 10 Writing Posts From February 2016
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in February 2016: 13 Writing Lessons From Stephen King’s On Writing 18 Things Writers Need
4 Writing Styles Everybody Needs To Know
Are you writing a piece to inform, to persuade, to describe, or to tell a story? In this post, we write about the 4 writing
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 9: The Building Blocks Of Your Novel
This post is about choosing the building blocks of your novel by breaking your story up into scenes and chapters.
Your Book Is A Business – You Need To Invest In It
When you write a book, it’s good to remember that your book is a business and that you need to invest in it.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 8: Untying The Knots In Your Book
This week we’re looking at making the ending in your synopsis more exciting. This post is about untying the knots in your book so that
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 7: The Moment Of Truth
This post is about developing your story from the inciting moment through the midpoint to the moment of truth for your main character.
Why Repeating Yourself In Dialogue Can Be A Good Thing
I’d like to talk about the use of repetition in dialogue. In this post, we tell you why repeating yourself in dialogue can be a
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