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.
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.
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