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?
7 Essential Things To Remember About Very Important Characters
In this post, we look at 7 essential things to remember about very important characters in your books and what you need to know about
10 Things You Should Not Exclude From Your Company’s Style Guide
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, we share 10 things you should not exclude from your company’s style guide.
Tips For Adding Suspense To Stories
How do you add suspense to your stories? Writers need to learn suspense techniques and tips that make readers wonder what happens next and force
5 Practical Tips For Writers Who’ve Been Rejected
If you’ve sent your manuscript off to a publisher and been rejected, try our 5 practical tips for writers who’ve been rejected.
50 Awesome Song Titles To Use As Writing Prompts
Because Writers Write is a resource for writers, we’ve put together a list of awesome song titles for you to use as writing prompts.
The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2013
These were the posts you wanted to see on this website in 2013. (We also posted on a temporary site for a few months at
Why We Need Rules In Writing
Most writers don’t want to stick to proper structure in storytelling. This post explores why we need rules in writing.
New Year, Same Old Me – My 10 Writing Resolutions
I hate New Year’s writing resolutions. I suppose everyone does, but as the year draws to a close, I can’t help but think this year
16 Types Of Government – A Writer’s Resource
We share an infographic on the 16 types of government you could include in your stories.
10 Ways To Introduce Conflict In Dialogue
This post tells you why you need conflict in dialogue you and gives you 10 ways to introduce conflict in dialogue.
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