
5 Methods To Outline A Novel – Which Way North?Â
In this post, we look at 5 methods to outline a novel. We include classic ways and introduce some innovative approaches to outlining.

What Is The Faustian Story? 7 Techniques Of Writing The Faustian Story
What is The Faustian Story? In this post, we explore 7 techniques of writing the Faustian story.

How To Market Your Book Before You Start Writing It
Marketing starts even before you being writing your book. In this post, we’re looking at how to market your book before you begin writing it.

How Important Is Backstory In A Romance Novel?
Today we’re looking at the importance of backstory in a romance novel.

How To Find Your Genre As A New Novelist
Are you struggling to find your genre as a new novelist? In this blog, we help new or struggling novelists choose the right genre –

6 Famous Rejection Letters Every Writer Should Read
Rejection isn’t the end for writers. In this post, Writers Write looks at six famous rejection letters and what writers can learn from them.

How Setting Drives Character Development In A Romance Novel
How does where your romance takes place affect your characters? Today we’re looking at the impact of setting on character development in romance novels.

Writing Through The Pain – Tips For Memoirists
In this post, we look at how memoirists write through the pain.

8 Self-Published Books (That Went Big)
Are you self-publishing a book? In this post, Writers Write looks at 8 self-published books that were later traditionally published.

Setting & Description In A Romance Novel
Does setting and description matter in a romance? We look at setting and description in a romance novel and how to make it better.

Worldbuilding: The Ultimate Setting Checklist For Writers
Where your story is set is important. Use this ultimate worldbuilding and setting checklist to create richer, more believable fictional worlds for any genre.

Show Don’t Tell: 5 Simple Techniques Every Writer Should Know
Learn how to master the ‘Show Don’t Tell’ technique with five simple writing strategies. This post includes clear examples to help writers create more engaging

7 Benefits Of Keeping A Diary – For Writers
Creative writing teachers say writers should keep a diary. So, why don’t we? Maybe because we don’t see the point? Or because we don’t know

5 Secret Tricks To Strengthen Your Writing
Use this post to learn five secret tricks to strengthen your writing. We share practical before-and-after examples to show how small changes can make your

20 Fun Ways To Find Plot Ideas For Your Story
Struggling to come up with a story idea? Discover 20 fun and creative ways to find plot ideas worth turning into your next novel.

All About Pacing: 4 Key Questions Every Writer Should Ask
Learn how to control pacing in your writing with these four essential questions. Discover the structural techniques writers use to shape the rhythm and flow

Past Tense Or Present Tense: Which Works Best For Your Story?
We compare past tense and present tense in fiction, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each and asking the question: which works best for your

What Is Genre? A Guide To The 17 Most Popular Fiction Genres
What is genre in fiction? In this guide, we explore the 17 most popular fiction genres to help you understand genre conventions.

How To Write A Spy Novel
Want to learn how to write a spy novel? We explain how to write a spy novel, create believable spies, and build tension with plots

How Writers Use The Protagonist As A Literary Device
What is a protagonist in fiction? Learn how to use the protagonist as a powerful literary device to shape and strengthen your novel.