What Is A First Draft? How To Write And Finish Yours
What is a first draft? Learn why it matters, discover different ways to write a first draft, and get practical tips for finishing yours.
Creative Writing
How To Turn Your Short Story Into A Novella
Have a short story you want to make longer? Discover how to turn your existing story into a novella without simply padding the word count.
How To Use Genre As A Source Of Conflict
Use genre as a source of conflict in fiction. Discover how genre expectations can challenge your characters and strengthen your story.
5 Ways To End Your Romance Novel
Learn how to end your romance novel with an ending that fits your story, satisfies your readers, and feels right for your characters.
How To Create Larger-Than-Life Characters
Learn how to make larger-than-life fictional characters stand out with unforgettable personalities, flaws, desires, and qualities.
5 Ways To Begin Your Romance Novel
Learn how to begin your romance novel with an opening that grabs attention, sets the tone, and keeps readers turning the pages.
How To Write An Elevator Pitch For Your Novel
‘So, what’s your book about?’ Learn how to write an elevator pitch for your novel with our simple three-sentence approach, plus tips to make your
What Is A Pastiche & Why Should You Write One?
Learn what a pastiche is, how to write one, and why this form of fiction can help you master style, character, setting, and craft.
7 Types Of Narcissists To Use In Your Next Story
Create complex, believable narcissists with practical examples, writing exercises, and prompts to bring their darker traits to life.
Literary Book Title Generator | Find Your Novel’s Title
Struggling to find the perfect title for your literary novel? Use our Literary Book Title Generator to create intriguing book titles.
5 Top Tips For Setting Realistic Writing Resolutions
In this post, we share our five top tips for setting realistic writing resolutions.
3 Things Every Writer Needs To Stay In The Game
A writer needs these qualities to succeed. This post includes 3 things every writer needs to stay in the game.
How To Use The Senses To Show And Not Tell
Use this post to help you use the senses to show and not tell when you write.
Character Development Checklist – 13 Points To Consider
We love to read about believable characters in books. You can do this by using this infographic as your character development checklist.
The Top 10 Writing Posts for November 2014
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in November 2014. An Editing Checklist For Writers – Are you thinking about editing your own book? The 25
The Role Of Supporting/Mirror Characters
In this post, we discuss the role of supporting/mirror characters in your novel.
5 Times When We Are Pro The Prologue
We aren’t normally in favour of using prologues, but here are 5 times when we are pro the prologue.
How To Market Your Book
In this post, we look at how to market your book as an indie author.
Why You Need An Antagonist In Your Story
In this post, we write about why you need an antagonist in your story.
6 Simple Ways To Create Satisfying Scene Endings
How do you create an ending to a scene or chapter that satisfies the reader and moves your story forward? This post is about 6
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