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.
What A Family Of Bears In A Car Taught Me About Storytelling
Storytelling is instinctive; it’s a natural skill for all of us. We’re born with it. In this post, our blogger explores what a family of
The Complete Guide To Evaluating Your Short Story
Learn how to evaluate your short story with practical tips for improving plot, character, conflict, theme, and setting.
The Top 10 Writing Posts from January 2017
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in January 2017: If You Don’t Have These 7 Qualities You Probably Shouldn’t Be Writing A
Where Is Your Creativity Hiding?
We all create our own worlds of stories when we’re children, but then we grow up. In this post, we ask where is your creativity
The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2016
At the beginning of every year, we have a tradition of posting our Top 42 Writing Posts from the previous year.
7 Useful Lists To Help You Create A Character
Are you looking for a creative writing exercise to create a character? We need great characters in our books. Use these 7 useful lists to
What Exactly Is A Short Story & How Do I Know If I Am Writing One?
In this post, we tell you exactly what a short story is and how to know if you’re writing one.
How To Use Your Antagonist To Define Your Story Goal
Are you struggling with your story goal? In this post, we write about how to use your antagonist to define your story goal.
The Top 10 Writing Posts from December 2016
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in December 2016: Affect vs Effect & 34 Other Common Confusions Write Your Novel In
The 7 Qualities You Need To Become A Fiction Writer
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, we write about the 7 qualities you need to become a fiction writer.
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