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.
7 Tips From Famous Writers On Getting Started
Sometimes beginning a writing project is the hardest thing you have to do. Here are 7 tips from famous writers on getting started.
Examples Of Character Archetypes
Writers Write is a resource for writers. In this post, we share examples of character archetypes you could use in your stories.
8 Personality Disorders
In this post, we share links to fun comics illustrating 8 personality disorders.
The Top 10 Writing Posts for March 2014
These were the Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in March 2014. Your Writing Style – Which famous writer’s style is most like your own?
The Locked Room – A Simple Way To Test Your Plot
What is the locked room mystery? We discuss why the locked room test is a great way to interrogate your plot.
What Your (Non-Electronic) Writing Equipment Says About You
Writers Write is a resource for writers. If you are a writer, we’ve put together a post on what your (non-electronic) writing equipment says about
How Clichés And Jargon Ruin Your Writing
What are clichés and jargon? In this post, we discuss how clichés and jargon ruin your writing.
What Watching Disney (and Pixar) Taught Me About Storytelling
You have awesome characters and a cool plot, but it still lacks something. This is what watching Disney and Pixar taught me about storytelling.
The Power Of A Series
Do you want to write a series of books? In this post, we look at writing more than one book – and the power of
Writing Sex Scenes – Part Three – 6 Female Archetypes
In this post, we talk about writing sex scenes using 6 female archetypes.
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