
How To Write A Cozy Mystery
Cozy Mysteries are a sub-genre of detective fiction. You’ll like them if you like crime fiction without the blood and gore involved. Let’s look at

How Many Suspects Do You Need In A Crime Novel?
When we read or write crime novels, we want to find out who the baddie is. This means we need suspects from which to choose.

Writing Competitions To Inspire You
We share a selection of writing competitions to inspire you. Contests offer great opportunities for both beginner and experienced writers.

How To Write Epic Beginnings
We know that readers don’t carry on reading if you write a poor beginning. Read this post to find out how to write epic beginnings.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Crime Fiction
In this post, we explore how to write crime – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing crime fiction.

Harlan Coben On Writing Suspense
We’re writing about the bestselling thriller author, Harlan Coben. In this post, we feature Harlan Coben on writing suspense.

A Quick Start Guide To Writing Dialogue
In this post, we explore what dialogue should do and how to write it – with examples. We’ve created a quick start guide to writing

The 5 Most Common Themes In Literature
Ever wondered why some themes come up again and again? In this post, we’ll look at 5 of the most common themes in literature and

The Moment Of Change In Fiction
In this blog, we explore how a clear moment of change can strengthen a character’s arc and give your plot a distinct turning point. The

Writing Is An Act Of Courage
Is writing an act of courage? How do you face this challenge and deal with the fear of writing? We answer these questions and share

The Top 10 Writing Posts From April 2017
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in April 2017: 10 Powerful Recurring Themes In Children’s Stories 4 Ways To Rediscover Joy

The Untitled Life: Every Story Has A Name. What’s Yours?
In this post we explore the untitled life and wonder if every story has a name. We also ask: ‘What’s yours?’

Whose Short Story Is It Anyway? A 3-Step Process To Finding Out
In this post, we discuss how to tell whose short story you’re telling and give you a 3-step process to finding out.

Creating Characters For Children’s Books – Everything You Need To Know
In this post, we tell you what you everything you need to know about creating characters for children’s books.

Refiloe Moahloli – My Writing Journey – How Many Ways Can You Say Hello?
My Writing Journey by Refiloe MoahloliÂ

3 Secrets To Simplicity In Your Writing Process
We tend to over-complicate things as writers. In this post, we write about 3 secrets to simplicity in your writing process.

Even Short Stories Need Goals
If you’re writing a short story and you’re stuck, you may be missing a goal. In this post, we tell you why even short stories

How Long Does It Take To Read Popular Books? (Infographic)
There are few things more enjoyable than sitting down with an incredible book. But How Long Does It Take To Read Popular Books? Find out

The Surprising Truth Of Finding Your True Story in Sorrow
In this post, we look at the surprising truth of finding your true story in sorrow.

13 Questions To Ask Before You Turn Your Idea Into A Crime Novel
Are you thinking of writing crime fiction? In this post, we share 13 questions to ask before you turn your idea into a crime novel.