Ask The Writing Coach – Author Bio
In this post, we put our own writing coach on the receiving end of your questions. Mia Botha will answer questions you have. In this
Creative Writing
5 Ways To Get You Through The Middle Of Your Romance Novel
Are you stuck in the middle of your romance novel? In this post, we look at 5 ways to get you through the middle of
Writing Advice From Twitter
In this post, Writers Write explores writing advice from Twitter.
The Logic Of Setting When Writing In Another World
In this post, we look at the logic of setting when writing in another world.
What Is Head-Hopping & Why Should I Avoid It?
What Is Head-Hopping & Why Should I Avoid It? In this post, we look at the problem with head-hopping when you write.
4 Ways To Kickstart A Scene
Are you stuck with your novel? Why not try our four ways to kickstart a scene to help you get back to work?
Six Backstory Secrets Every Writer Should Know
Learn six backstory secrets every writer should know to create believable characters, build stronger stories, and use the past to drive the plot.
How To Write A Sherlock Holmes Story
We show you how to write a Sherlock Holmes story by studying the methods behind Sherlock Holmes, the world’s most famous detective.
5 Simple Steps To Writing A Short Story
In this post, we illustrate a five-point method for writing a short story. For beginners, it’s a useful template. For more experienced writers, it serves
A Quick Start Guide To Writing Science Fiction
Are you a science fiction writer? We’ve included a quick start guide to writing science fiction to help you write in the genre.
Writers Talk 8 | My Year Of Writing
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our eighth podcast, we talk about Anthony Ehlers’s year of writing.
How To Introduce Late Arrivals In A Story
Are there some characters who show up in the middle of your book? This post is about how to introduce late arrivals in a story.
The 4 Pillars Of Science Fiction
Are you writing science fiction? Are you wondering how to do it well? In this post, we discuss the four pillars of science fiction.
What Is Empathy? 40 Ways To Write About Empathy
What is empathy? Great characters either lack empathy or have loads of it. We have included things for you to consider when you write about
Don’t Commit These 9 Fiction-Writing Crimes
Have you ever encountered a story that was too clumsy, slow, or flat to finish reading? It is probably filled with fiction-writing crimes you should
Writers Talk 7 | Dialogue
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our seventh podcast, we talk about dialogue.
6 Quick Fixes For Adding Setting To Your Story
What do you do when you’ve finished your first draft and realise that you haven’t paid enough attention to setting? Here are 6 quick fixes
Chronicles Of An African Mallu
Find out more about Manjusha Sunil’s new book, Chronicles of an African Mallu.
8 Things To Do With A Rejected Manuscript
Here are 8 things to do with a rejected manuscript, and how to see every rejection letter you will ever get as a good thing.
How To Choose Your Genre
In this post, we think about genre and its importance to authors, and we give you tips on how to choose your genre.
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