Why Paying Attention Makes You A Better Writer
Why is paying attention important for writers? Discover how observation can generate ideas and help you create better stories.
Creative Writing
7 Things Dialogue Can Do In Your Story
Discover 7 ways to use dialogue in your story and learn how to make every conversation work harder for your characters and readers.
6 Tips For Writing Better Scene Transitions
Learn how to write better scene transitions with six simple tips and examples. Keep your story flowing and avoid confusing your readers.
What Is Steampunk? How To Write Steampunk Fiction
What is steampunk fiction? Discover its key themes, characters, technology, and conflicts, plus tips to write your own steampunk story.
4 Super Easy Ways To Create Characters For Short Stories
In short stories, we have less time to develop characters. In this post, we cover 4 super easy ways to create characters for short stories
The MacGuffin And Chekhov’s Gun: 2 Literary Devices Writers Should Know
Learn how writers use these literary devices – The MacGuffin and Chekhov’s Gun – to create suspense, drive plots, and keep readers hooked.
What Is Visual Storytelling? 10 Essential Techniques Every Writer Should Know
What is visual storytelling? Discover 10 essential visual storytelling techniques writers can use to create emotion, tension, and unforgettable characters in fiction.
What Is Mood? 140 Words To Describe Mood In Fiction
What is mood in fiction? Learn how to create it, with examples, and discover 140 words to describe mood in your writing.
5 Essential Exercises For Writing Dialogue
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises. This post includes five essential exercises for writing dialogue.
What Is Fantasy Fiction? Plus A Fantasy Book Title Generator
Do you want to write fantasy? We answer the question: What is fantasy fiction? And we include a fantasy book title generator for writers.
Create A Style Guide For Your Company In 10 Steps
Writers Write creates and shares writing resources. In this post, we tell you how to create a style guide for your company in 10 steps.
What Is An Inciting Moment? The Importance Of Inciting Moments
What is an inciting moment? How do you start a story? Use this post on the importance of inciting moments, with examples, to help you
5 Creative Ways To Set Writing Goals
This quick read offers you 5 creative ways to set writing goals. They will help you manage your writing expectations for the year ahead.
How The 5 Senses Make Stories Seem Real
To help you improve your writing, we’ve written about how the 5 senses make stories seem real.
Dear Writer – A Story of a Story
Dear Writer We understand that the idea of writing a book can seem overwhelming. You are probably reading this because you want to learn more
20 Words To Describe Specific Tastes And Flavours – A Resource For Writers
Writers know that using the senses is a great way to make stories come alive. In this post, we share 20 words to describe tastes
The 4 Scene Markers: How To Set The Scene For Your Reader
In this post, we discuss how to set the scene for your reader using the 4 scene markers.
Why You Should Read Books About Writing
In this post, we discuss why you should read books about writing.
7 Essential Things To Remember About Very Important Characters
In this post, we look at 7 essential things to remember about very important characters in your books and what you need to know about
10 Things You Should Not Exclude From Your Company’s Style Guide
In this post, we share 10 things you should not exclude from your company’s style guide.
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