The Writer’s Guide To Good Description: 10 Mistakes To Avoid
What makes description work in fiction? Learn how to write clear, vivid details and avoid 10 common mistakes that can weaken your story.
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How To Write A Perfect Ending: 5 Essential Elements
Learn how to write a perfect story ending with five essential elements that create closure, satisfy readers, and make your story memorable.
10 Powerful Cliffhangers Every Writer Should Know
Discover 10 powerful cliffhangers every writer should know. Learn how to end scenes and chapters in ways that keep readers turning the page.
How To Write A Vignette (With Examples)
What is a vignette? Learn how to write a vignette with clear tips and examples. Create vivid, focused scenes that capture mood and emotion.
Mystery, Horror, Thriller – What’s The Difference?
Learn the differences between mystery, horror, and thriller fiction. Compare each suspense genre and get practical tips to write them with confidence.
How Writers Use The Love Interest As A Literary Device
What is a love interest in fiction? We explore the love interest as a literary device to create tension, deepen character development, and strengthen your
Make Readers Care: 9 Ways To Create An Unforgettable Story
Writers need to make readers care when they read a book. In this post, we share nine ways to create an unforgettable read.
What Is Writer’s Block? 30 Practical Tips To Beat Writer’s Block
What is writer’s block, and how can you overcome it? If you are struggling to write, we have 30 practical tips to help you beat
The 3 Surprises Every Story Needs
This post is about the three surprises or plot points every story needs. You should surprise your reader at three specific stages in your book.
What Is Backstory? How To Make It Work Like Scar Tissue In Your Book
What is backstory in fiction? Learn how to use backstory like scar tissue to add depth to your stories and characters.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 6: Overcoming Your Fear Of The Middle
We continue our Write Your Novel In A Year series. This post is about overcoming your fear of the middle when you write your novel.
Why Adverbs Are The Tequila Of Writing Dialogue
In this post, we caution you against using too many adverbs in your dialogue. Adverbs are the tequila of writing dialogue.
18 Things Writers Need To Know About Editing And Proofreading
We’ve put together this post on 18 things writers need to know about editing and proofreading.
The Top 10 Writing Posts From January 2016
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in January 2016: The 17 Most Popular Genres In Fiction – And Why They Matter
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 5: What Will Happen Next?
This post is about finding out what will happen next when you write your novel.
What Is Your Literary Style? 7 Choices That Affect A Writer’s Style
What is your literary style? Style in literature is the way an author uses words to tell a story. In this post, we define it
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 4: Getting To Grips With Research For Your Novel
This post is about getting to grips with research for your novel. We will look at researching techniques and how you can keep track of
All You Need To Know About Punctuating And Formatting Dialogue
In this post, we talk about punctuating and formatting dialogue in your novels.
The Top 42 Writing Posts of 2015
At the beginning of every year, we post our Top 42 Writing Posts from the previous year.
10 Incredibly Simple Ways To Improve Your Business Writing Style
In this post, we share 10 incredibly simple ways to improve your business writing style.
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