Our Top 5 Short Story Posts & A Short Story Course Offer
We’re sharing our top five short story posts of all time with a short story course offer.
Creative Writing
How Much Sex Do You Need In A Sex Scene?
Are you writing a love scene? In this post, we look at levels of intimacy and ask: How much sex do you need in a
The Notorious ‘You’ – An In-Depth Look At Second Person Point Of View
Let’s look at the notorious ‘you’. We hope this in-depth look at second person viewpoint (point of view), and its uses in fiction, helps you
The Unintended Consequences Of A Lack Of Setting
Is your reader sure where the story is taking place? What are the unintended consequences of a lack of setting in a book?
How Much Blood Do You Need In A Crime Novel?
Are you writing crime? In this post, we look at levels of violence and ask: How much blood do you need in a crime novel?
Songwriting For Beginners – Part 2
This post is part of a Writers Write series on songwriting. In the second post on songwriting for beginners we cover lyric writing techniques.
What Is Imagination & Why Is It Important For Fiction Writing?
In this post, we ask ‘What is imagination?’, look at the difference between imagination and creativity, and discuss why imagination is important for fiction writing.
Why Memoirists Are Their Own Worst Enemies
Are you struggling to start – or finish writing your memoir? In this post, we look at the reasons memoirists are their own worst enemies.
Songwriting For Beginners – Part 1
This post is part of a Writers Write series on songwriting. In the first post on songwriting for beginners we cover basic songwriting theory.
The Way Of The One – For Writers
In this post, we look at the concept of The One in storytelling. Specifically, we look at the way of The One for writers.
The Top 10 Writing Posts for July 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in July 2015: Make Me Care – Nine Ways To Ensure An Unforgettable Read The Three Surprises You
How To Check If Your Story Ending Suits Your Genre
In this post, we discuss how you can check if your story ending suits your genre. We use examples of endings in the the disaster
Suspending Disbelief – 3 Tips To Keep Your Reader Hooked
In this post, we write about how readers need to buy into your story by suspending disbelief and we give you 3 tips to keep
How A Believable Theme Builds A Believable Plot
Plot is theme in action. In this post, we discuss how a believable theme builds a believable plot.
6 Reasons To Use A Sub-Plot (& How To Make A Sub-Plot Work)
This post is about the importance of sub-plots. We give you 6 reasons to use a sub-plot and how to make a sub-plot work.
The 12 Best Tools To Use Before Self-Publishing A Book
Guest Post: Publishing a book using traditional publishers can be intimidating for new and established writers alike. They are known for rejecting even the best
Should You Write For Yourself Or Your Audience?
For whom are you writing your book? In this post, we explore the question: Should you write for yourself or your audience?
How Do You Describe Characters? 5 Simple Ways To Describe Characters
How do you describe characters? In this post, we have included 5 simple ways to describe characters in your stories.
Why Is This Day Different? Knowing When To Start Your Story
Why is this day different for my character? In this post, we give you tips on knowing when to start your story.
The Top 10 Writing Posts for June 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in June 2015: Six Questions To Ask Before You Even Start Your First Draft Three Lines That
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