How Much Profanity Do You Need In Your Novel?
In this post we answer the question, ‘How much profanity do you need in your novel?’ and give you tips for including it.
Creative Writing
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.
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.
What Do Publishers Want In 2023?
In this post we look at what publishers want in 2023.
3 Great Books Set In Bookstores
In this post, we explore excellent books that are set in bookshops. Here are 3 great books set in bookstores.
Ready To Be A Novelist? A Checklist & Some Advice
Is there a novel writer in you? Are you ready to be a novelist? Look at our checklist and take some advice.
5 Fresh Starts To Your Writing
In this blog post, we look at five unique strategies to kick-start your writing. Here are 5 fresh starts to your writing.
Book Traditions Around The World
Read this post to find out more about 5 countries with great book traditions around the world at Christmas time.
5 Writing Skills You Can Improve With Dungeons & Dragons
In this post, Writers Write looks at how Dungeons & Dragons can improve your writing.
80 Weather Expressions Cheat Sheet
The weather can take on so many functions in our writing. It can even add conflict or act on its own! Do you know the
Copyright & Song Lyric Use For Writers
Copyright & Song Lyric Use For Writers:Â In this post, we look at using copyrighted song lyrics in our writing.
The 4 Different Types of Series You Could Write
Are you thinking of writing a series instead of a stand-alone book? In this post we look at the 4 different types of series you
7 Ways To Write About The Weather
Writing about the weather is boring? No way! It decides so much of our lives. It should be part of your writing, too. This article
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