
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

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.

Characterisation Exercise: Then & Now
Has your character changed? In this post, we share a really useful characterisation exercise – then & now – for writers.

Writers Talk 2 | Writing A Book In A Year
Welcome to our new podcast series, Writers Talk. In our second podcast, we talk about writing a book in a year.

The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2020
In this post, we share the top 42 writing posts of 2020.

4 Things To Remember When Receiving Feedback On Your Writing
If you’ve had an appraisal on your writing, read this post. We discuss 4 things to remember when receiving feedback on your writing.

101 Horror Tropes For Writers
Writers of horror fiction can use this list of 101 horror tropes to add some frightening moments to their books.

5 Tips For Marketing Your Book In Multiple Languages
If you want to sell translations of your book across the world, read this post. We look at five tips for marketing your book in

5 Quick Fixes For A Lagging Scene
Are your scenes failing to light up the page? In this post, we give you 5 quick fixes for a lagging scene – with an

The 7 Principles Of Strong Dialogue
Writers often struggle to write dialogue. In this post, we look at the 7 principles of strong dialogue.

What Writers Can Learn From The Mandalorian
Everybody loves The Mandalorian, but why does it work? In this post, we look at what writers can learn from The Mandalorian.

How To Make The First Time We Meet A Character Epic
Do you want the first time you meet a character to be epic? We tell you how to make the first time we meet a