The 4 Pillars Of A Memoir
Discover the 4 pillars of a memoir and learn how they can help you shape a stronger, more engaging story from your life experiences.
Creative Writing
Writing A Memoir? Narrow Your Focus
Writing a memoir? Learn why narrowing your focus and sticking to your theme can help you tell a more focused memoir.
The 2 Types Of Science Fiction & How To Write Them
Discover the 2 types of science fiction and learn how to write each one, from mainstream sci-fi to niche, high-concept stories.
How To Write A Query Letter In 12 Easy Steps (With Examples)
Learn how to write a query letter that gets attention. Follow 12 easy steps to pitch your book clearly, professionally, and confidently, with three examples.
5 Essential Exercises For Creating Characters
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes five essential exercises for creating characters.
How To Show Character Change Without Telling (With Examples)
Learn how to show character change without telling. Use actions, behaviour, and external changes to reveal your character’s emotional growth.
7 Reasons Introverts Make Great Writers
Discover 7 reasons introverts make great writers, from their rich inner worlds and careful observation to their ability to focus and reflect.
7 Ways To Create A Spectacular Magic System For Your Novel
What is a magic system? Learn 7 ways to create a spectacular magic system for your fantasy novel and make your world more believable.
What Is Anger? 37 Ways To Write About Anger
Learn how to write believable anger. Discover 37 practical ways to show this powerful emotion in fiction.
What Is A Synopsis? How To Write A One-Page Synopsis (With Examples)
What is a synopsis? Learn how to write a one-page synopsis for your novel with our easy template, step-by-step guide, and three examples.
5 Exercises To Get You Started On Your Writing Journey
This post suggests what it takes to be a writer and it includes 5 exercises to get you started on your writing journey.
Examples Of Active Vs Passive Voice
What is the active voice? What is the passive voice? In this post, we share examples of active vs passive voice.
How To Start A Story & 13 Ways To Start A Story
How do you start a story? Writers want to create beginnings that make readers carry on reading. We give you 13 ways to start a
12 Literary Couples Whose Love Will Last
We have put together this list of 12 literary couples whose love will last. We have chosen literary couples who share intimacy, passion and commitment
Let’s Talk Dialogue – Part 5 – How Social Media Has Changed Dialogue
In this post from our Let’s Talk Dialogue series, we discuss how social media has changed dialogue.
3 Steps To Help You Write Brilliant Descriptions
In this post, we share three steps to help you write brilliant descriptions for your novels.
10 Things To Stop Doing To Yourself As A Writer
Are you struggling to set yourself up as a writer? In this post, we write about 10 things you should stop doing to yourself as
The Top 10 Writing Posts for January 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in January 2015. 93 Extremely Bad Business Writing Habits to Break – Simplify your writing How To Avoid
Let’s Talk Dialogue – Part 4 – 5 Ways Punctuation Makes It Perfect!
In this post from our Let’s Talk Dialogue series, we discuss 5 ways punctuation makes dialogue perfect.
How To Use Dialogue To Show And Not Tell
Writing dialogue might just be my favourite thing. This post will show you how to use dialogue to show and not tell.
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