5 Secrets To Writing A Strong Inciting Incident
The inciting incident has to be the first game-changer in your story. Here are 5 secrets to writing a strong inciting incident.
Creative Writing
What Is Register & How Do Writers Use It?
Register is probably the most underrated device in your writer’s toolbox: complicated but incredibly powerful. Let’s have a look at how to use register.
Who Is Mary Sue & Why Don’t Readers Like Her?
What is a Mary Sue in fiction writing? Just who is Mary Sue and why don’t readers like her?
8 Ways To Annoy Your Readers & What You Can Do To Avoid It
Most writers think a great plot and cool characters are enough to please readers. They’re not. You must actively avoid 8 ways to annoy your
Personality Disorders You Can Use In Your Stories – Paranoid Personality Disorder
Welcome to the world of personality disorders you can inflict on your characters. This post deals with the Paranoid Personality Disorder.
That’s Not Romance
In this post we explore what is romantic in fiction and when we can say, ‘That’s not romance.’
5 Reasons To Start Writing A Story With Viewpoint In Mind
Viewpoint, or point of view, should always be the starting point for any story. Here are 5 Reasons To Start Writing A Story With Viewpoint
The Best Group Of Fictional Characters In The ‘Verse
Do you have a favourite group of fictional characters? Which group of fictional characters is the best one in the ‘verse?
What Writers Gift To Readers
When you buy a book, you get more than just a story. You establish a connection with the writer. This blog is about what writers
Show Don’t Tell: 21 Emotions to Paint in Words
In this infographic, we look at how to use techniques to show a story.
How To Become A Writer – The Easy Way – by Neil Gaiman
In this post, we discover Neil Gaiman’s ‘how to become a writer – the easy way‘.
7 First Draft Dilemmas — Fixed!
Starting a draft of a new novel is always daunting. In this post, we show you how to fix 7 first draft dilemmas.
The Top 10 Writing Posts for October 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in October 2015: NaNoWriMo Calendar – Organise and Conquer! 5 Things To Consider Before You Write An
2 000 Writers Reveal NaNoWriMo Strategies That Work For Them
Attempting to write 1667 words a day for 30 days during the month of November – also known as NaNoWriMo – is the perfect way
Use Our NaNoWriMo Brainstormer Worksheet To Plan Your Novel This November
If you are you participating in NaNoWriMo, use our NaNoWriMo brainstormer worksheet to plan your novel.
3 Incredibly Useful Ways To Create Pacing In Dialogue
Pacing in dialogue is like fuel-injection for your writing. Have you ever noticed how you start reading quicker when you get to dialogue in a
What Is An Epic Fantasy? 5 Things To Consider Before You Write An Epic Fantasy Book
What is an epic fantasy? In this post, we discuss 5 things to consider before you write an epic fantasy book.
10 Quick Fixes For Blogger’s Block
If you’re struggling to write your latest blog post, try these 10 quick fixes for blogger’s block to inspire you.
5 Great Plot Hacks To Jumpstart Your Story
Struggling to come up with a compelling story idea? Use these five great plot hacks to spark your creativity, develop stronger storylines, and jumpstart your
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