
How To Make Readers Care About An Amoral Protagonist
Learn how to make readers care about an amoral protagonist, even when your main character lies, cheats, or commits terrible crimes.

Why Revenge Is A Brilliant Plot For First-Time Writers
Need a plot for your first novel? Discover why revenge works across genres and helps you build a story with a clear goal.

The 5 Top Tips For Turning Memories Into A Memoir
Want to write a memoir? Discover 5 practical tips to help you get started and turn your memories into a compelling story.

How To Write A Prologue: 5 Good Reasons To Include One
Write a prologue that works. Discover five good reasons to include a prologue in your novel, with examples from published books.

How To Write A Locked-Room Mystery: The Secret To The Impossible Crime
Want to write a locked-room mystery? Discover how to create an impossible crime that keeps readers guessing until the final reveal.

How To Use Method Writing To Create Better Characters
Learn how to use method writing to create believable characters, explore their emotions, and bring your fictional world to life.

12 Steps To Self-Editing A Manuscript: A Stress-Free Guide
Learn how to self-edit a manuscript with these 12 practical steps, from plot and characters to pacing, continuity, grammar, and final checks.

10 Ways To Get Out Of A Writing Rut
Stuck in a writing rut? Try these 10 practical ways to get moving again, overcome creative blocks, and make progress on your writing.

What Is A Denouement? How It Works In Fiction
What is a denouement? Learn how this final part of a story works, how it differs from the climax, and use it to create a

How To Write A Passive Lead Character
Learn how to write a passive lead character by using conflict, consequences, contrast, and pressure to drive the story.

Winning Words – Romance Writing Short Story Winners
More good news for Writers Write! Another Writers Write graduate has won the The Essentials romance writing competition.

A Simple Formula for Writing a Short Story
Learn how to write a short story with this simple formula. Cut out the mistakes and follow a clear, practical approach to crafting a short

Harry & Luke – There Are No New Plots
In this post we show you that there are no new plots when you write books. We use the example of Harry & Luke to

How To Beat Writer’s Block With Help From The 4 Elements
In this post, we discuss how to beat writer’s block with help from the 4 elements.

9 Good Reasons For Your Character’s Bad Behaviour
Often, abnormal behaviour is triggered by a life-changing crisis. In this post, we write about plausible reasons for your character’s bad behaviour.

Creating Characters – 5 Mistakes Beginner Writers Make
We have compiled a list of five mistakes beginner writers make when they create characters.

The 5 Elements Of A Good Scene
A novel is written by writing one scene after another. In this post, we look at the 5 elements that make a good scene.

10 Things Every Romance Writer Needs
Are you writing romantic fiction? In this post, we look at 10 things every romance writer needs.

How To Rewrite And Revise Your Manuscript – I’ve Learnt To Stop
Writers Write creates and shares writing tips and resources. Use this post to learn how to rewrite and revise your manuscript.

Because Here We Are Now. Entertain Us.
When you write for business you need to connect with your audience. Dry facts turn people off. Learn to write to engage, because here we