
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.

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.

Finish That First Draft – 5 Fantastic Tips To Keep You Moving Forward
It’s tough to finish that first draft of a novel. We want to help you finish your book by using these 5 fantastic tips to

Why Masks Reveal More Than They Conceal
What mask do you wear? What mask does your character wear? In this post, we write about why masks reveal more than they conceal.

5 Guaranteed Ways To Bore Your Reader
Most beginners overwrite – padding their prose with unnecessary descriptions and characters. Here are 5 guaranteed ways to bore your reader.
NaNoWriMo Calendar
If you participate in NaNoWriMo, you have 30 days to write a 50 000-word novel. This NaNoWriMo Calendar breaks it down into a daily word

Join The Dots – How Creative Stories Are Born
If you’re a writer, you have to work out how creative stories are born. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of joining the dots.

17 Ways To Make Your Novel More Memorable
What is a memorable novel? In the world of writing techniques and writing routines, some things never change. Here are 17 ways to make your

How To Fix Your Short Story In 10 Minutes
In this post, we discuss how you can fix a short story in 10 minutes. Here are five 10-minute edits for your short story to
A South African Publisher Wants Your Book!
Please note that this is NOT a Writers Write project. We are NOT publishers. The publisher”s details are at the end of the article. Shuter

The Top 10 Writing Posts for September 2014
These were the Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in September 2014. Do you enjoy writing short stories? 10 Short Story Competitions To Enter Before The End Of

Writing Young Adult Fiction – Cheat Sheets
Have you ever thought of writing for young adults? Use these cheat sheets for writing young adult fiction to help you.