
5 Netflix Shows That Will Make You A Better Writer
Writers, why don’t you watch these Netflix shows? We’re sharing 5 Netflix shows that will make you a better writer.

6 Of The Oldest First-Time Authors (Infographic)
Who are the world’s oldest first-time authors? In this post, we share an infographic of 6 of The World’s Oldest First-Time Authors.

What Is The Fourth Person Viewpoint?
What is the fourth person viewpoint? In this post, we look at the pros and cons of writing in the fourth person viewpoint.

Hilary Mantel’s Guide To Writing Historical Fiction
Learn historical fiction writing with Hilary Mantel’s guide. Explore 26 details that made her historical fiction so powerful and engaging.

Why Writing Is Like Swimming In The Sea
Swimming in the sea and writing books have similar journeys. Find out why writing is like swimming in the sea.

The Art Of Introducing A Character
How do you introduce a character in your story? In this post, we look at the art of introducing a character in fiction.

I Know I Should Care About This Book, But Do I?
Have you ever read a book and said ‘I know I should care about this book, but do I?’ In this post, we look at

80 Collective Nouns for Animal Groups
In this infographic, we look at 80 Collective Nouns for Animal Groups.

6 Stereotypes To Avoid In LGBTQIA+ Fiction
If you’re writing a gay character, write them like you would any other. But be aware of these six worn-out stereotypes in LGBTQIA+ fiction.

How Much Can I Write Between 1 November And 31 December?
How much you can write between now and the end of the year depends entirely on whether you write every day, are single, an introvert,

Why Is This Day Different? Knowing When To Start Your Story
Why is this day different for my character? In this post, we give you tips on knowing when to start your story.

The Top 10 Writing Posts for June 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in June 2015: Six Questions To Ask Before You Even Start Your First Draft Three Lines That

Who Are The 3 Characters Driving Your Plot?
Who is responsible for moving the story along in your books? In this post, we write about the three characters driving your plot.

So You Want To Be A Writer? By Charles Bukowski
This post includes a poem from Charles Bukowski on wanting to be a writer.

Is There Merit In Telling And Not Showing?
In this post, we explore if there is merit in telling and not showing in the books you write. Danielle Steel, who has sold 1

5 Ways Setting Affects Your Characters
Setting shapes us, and where we were born and where we grew up make a difference. We have put together a list of 5 ways

3 Ways To Use Inverted Dialogue In Your Story
In this post, we discuss three ways to use inverted dialogue in your story.

3 Lines To A Better First Draft Of Your Novel
We talk about writing 3 lines to help you write a better first draft of your novel. It is a great test for your story

Short Story Day Africa – 21 June
‘Short Story Day Africa has established a day, 21st June – the shortest day of the year – on which to celebrate the diversity of

5 Ways To Kick-Start Your New Short Story
Are you struggling to start your short story? In this post, we give you 5 ways to kick-start your short story.