How To Write A Character’s Moment Of Truth
Discover why every story needs a moment of truth, when a character faces their greatest challenge and reveals what they are made of.
Creative Writing
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 Surrealist Poetry
In this post we examine how to write surrealist poetry with 5 ways (with examples) for you to write surrealist poetry.
What Is The Meet-Cute And How Important Is It?
In this post, we explore the meet-cute when writing a romance. We ask what it is and why it’s important, and why the meet has
Inside A Writer’s Mind: What Separates A Writer From Non-Writers
In this post we look at what’s inside a writer’s mind and what separates a writer from non-writers. We also include 7 Characteristics Of A
Ask The Writing Coach – Book Two
In this series, we put our own writing coach on the receiving end of your questions. This is the second question. Mia Botha will answer
How To Write A Vampire Story: History, Themes, And Tips
In this post, we explore the history and key techniques of vampire fiction. We also share practical tips to help you write your own vampire
5 Great Characters From Science Fiction & What They Represent
This article is about 5 great characters from science fiction, what makes them great, and what they represent.
What Writers Said About Computers
In this post, Writers Write looks at what writers have said about their computers.
Ready To Save The Cat? 15 Beats For A Successful Screenplay
In this blog, we examine Blake Snyder’s Save The Cat! with a breakdown of the 15 beats that make up a screenplay.
5 Things To Remember When Outlining Your Romance Novel
How do you structure a romance novel? In this post we explore 5 things to remember when outlining your romance novel.
Surrealism – What Every Writer Should Know
In this post, we explore how surrealism is relevant to writers and what every writer should know about surrealism.
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