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.
Why Country Is King When It Comes To Fictional Characters
I like the stories that country music tells. In this post, we tell you why country is king when it comes to fictional characters.
39 Synonyms For Run
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, we share 39 synonyms for run. Run is one of the most commonly
4 Ways To Get Your Reader To Identify With An Unsympathetic Character
In this post, we share 4 ways to get your reader to identify with an unsympathetic character.
Why Is My Word Count Too High?
If you have too much of everything in your final manuscript and your word count is way too high, use these three steps to help
Tips For Decoding Body Language
Tips from The Secret Yumiverse Writers Write – Write to communicate
Why A Disease Cannot Be An Antagonist
A question that comes up again and again while I am teaching Writers Write  is whether or not a disease can be the antagonist. I don’t
Keeping Up Appearances – 4 Ways To Dress Your Characters
Writers Write is a comprehensive writing resource. In this post, we discuss 4 ways to dress your characters when you write a book.
The 5 Elements Of Story
In this post, we share the 5 elements of story using the premise that a character needs five things.
Plot Builder – 3 Steps To Spark A Satisfying Story
In this post, we look at the plot builder where we need to follow 3 steps to spark a satisfying story.
Confessions Of A Serial Under-Writer
In this post, Mia Botha tells us what to do if you have too few words in your story. There are her confessions of a
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