How To Write A Passive Lead Character
Learn how to write a passive lead character by using conflict, consequences, contrast, and pressure to drive the story.
Creative Writing
How To Name Characters: 10 Things To Consider
How do you name a character? Use these 10 practical tips to choose character names that fit their history, personality, setting, and story.
How To Use The Five Senses In Your Writing
Use the five senses in your writing to create vivid scenes, deepen character, build atmosphere, and make your stories more immersive.
Getting Away With Murder: A 5-Point Plan For Killing A Character
Thinking of killing a character? Use our 5-point plan to write a death that is meaningful, memorable, and right for your story.
What Is A Myth? 20 Myth-Inspired Writing Prompts
What is a myth? Explore 20 myth-inspired writing prompts and create imaginative stories that explain the mysteries of our world.
Gothic Fiction: 8 Essential Elements Every Writer Should Know
Discover the elements of Gothic fiction that create a dark, unsettling atmosphere and keep readers intrigued from beginning to end.
What Is Automatic Writing?
What is automatic writing? Learn how this freewriting technique works, how to practise it, and how it can help you unlock ideas and stories.
9 Ways To Write With Literary Flair
Learn 9 ways to write with literary flair and create prose that is distinctive, engaging, memorable, and full of personality.
What Is A Plot Twist? The Secret To Writing A Great One
What is a plot twist? Learn how to write surprising, believable twists that keep readers guessing and make your story more memorable.
How To Write Positive And Negative Character Arcs
Learn how to write positive and negative character arcs with clear examples, and create believable characters whose choices shape the story.
It’s Not A Story Until Something Goes Wrong
Are you struggling to start your story? In this post, we tell you why it’s not a story until something goes wrong.
Protagonist vs Antagonist Worksheet
We need a protagonist and an antagonist in a story. We’ve included a protagonist vs antagonist worksheet to help you write your book.
9 Anti-Social Fictional Characters We Can’t Forget
What is anti-social personality disorder? In this post, we write about 9 anti-social fictional characters we can’t forget.
First Draft Checklist For Novelists
In this post, we’ve included a simple first draft checklist for novelists to help you write your book.
25 Proven Ways To Beat Writer’s Block
There are days when it is difficult to get inspired, and for writers this situation often results in writer’s block. In this infographic are 25
The 10 Secrets Of Resilient Characters
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. This post on the 10 secrets of resilient characters will help you write your novels and
Paper Dolls — Playing Dress Up With Your Characters
The great thing about writing fiction is that we get to make stuff up all the time. In this post, we discuss playing dress up
If John Green feels like fraud, how am I supposed to cope?
I love The Fault In Our Stars – I have made no secret of this and John Green is awesome. But, apparently, John Green feels like
17 Screenwriting Scenes You Should Use In Your Novel
In this post, we write about 17 screenwriting scenes you should use in your novel.
14 Things To Consider Before You Write The End Of Your Book
Ending your story is often harder than starting it. We have written this post on 14 things you need to consider before you write the end
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