Heroes Vs Anti-Heroes: What’s The Difference?
In this table, we explore the differences between heroes and anti-heroes for writers.
Creative Writing
9 Ways To Set Up A Believable Fictional Breakup
Are your characters heading for a split? Discover 9 ways to set up a believable fictional breakup that feels natural and convincing.
3 Ways Sidekicks Strengthen Your Novel
Does your main character need more than a confidant? In this post, we look at sidekicks and the important roles they play in novels.
Have You Chosen The Wrong Character As A Protagonist?
Have you chosen the wrong character as your protagonist? Are they too passive? In this post, we look at how to tell if you’re writing
Does Your Character Fight, Freeze, Flee, Or Fawn?
Discover how characters who fight, freeze, flee, or fawn respond to conflict, and use these reactions to create believable fiction.
30 Character Motivations To Kickstart Your Story
Explore 30 character motivations to create memorable characters, drive your plot, and kickstart your next story.
10 Dialogue Mistakes Writers Make (And How To Fix Them)
Good dialogue makes characters come alive. Learn the 10 mistakes writers should avoid and use our infographic to create stronger, more natural conversations.
5 Instances When You Need To Tell (Not Show) In Your Writing
Learn when to break the ‘show don’t tell’ rule. Discover five instances where telling can improve your writing and strengthen your story.
A Complete Glossary Of Terms For Fantasy Writers
Writing fantasy? Explore this complete glossary of fantasy terms every writer should know to create richer worlds and stronger stories
7 Supporting Character Types Every Writer Should Know
Discover seven supporting character archetypes that add conflict, guidance, and depth while strengthening your novel’s plot.
Pay Attention To Those Perfect Moments
How Do You See The World Around You? This post is about how to pay attention to those perfect moments to improve your storytelling.
How Chekhov’s Gun Can Help You With Description
In this post, we discuss what Chekhov’s Gun is and how Chekhov’s Gun can help you with description.
The Top 10 Writing Posts For September 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in September 2015: The Three Mistakes Writers Make That Stop Us Reading Their Books Literary Style: 15
3 Mistakes Writers Make That Stop Us Reading Their Books
Writers Write is a resource for writers. In this post, we look at 3 mistakes writers make that make us stop reading their books.
7 Points To Consider When You Write An Epistolary-ish Novel
Some books use letters to tell the whole story, some use it as a secondary storyline. In this post, we look at 7 points to
What Is The Dramatic Question? The 3 Most Important Things To Remember About The Dramatic Question
What is the dramatic question? In this post, we talk about the most important things to remember about the dramatic question.
Taking Time Out As A Writer
Sometimes we need to take time out from our creativity to, paradoxically, become more creative. In this post, we talk about taking time out as
How To Use Writing Prompts
Learn how to use writing prompts to beat writer’s block, build a routine, and keep writing even when the words don’t come easily.
How To Create A Compelling Book Sales Page
In this free infographic, you’ll see the template that many bestselling authors use to develop a compelling book sales page.
How To Show Character Development Through Body Language
We discuss how you can show character development through body language. We give so much of ourselves away by our body language, by how we
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