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.
5 Methods To Outline A Novel – Which Way North?Â
In this post, we look at 5 methods to outline a novel. We include classic ways and introduce some innovative approaches to outlining.
What Is The Faustian Story? 7 Techniques Of Writing The Faustian Story
What is The Faustian Story? In this post, we explore 7 techniques of writing the Faustian story.
How To Market Your Book Before You Start Writing It
Marketing starts even before you being writing your book. In this post, we’re looking at how to market your book before you begin writing it.
How Important Is Backstory In A Romance Novel?
Today we’re looking at the importance of backstory in a romance novel.
How To Find Your Genre As A New Novelist
Are you struggling to find your genre as a new novelist? In this blog, we help new or struggling novelists choose the right genre –
6 Famous Rejection Letters Every Writer Should Read
Rejection isn’t the end for writers. In this post, Writers Write looks at six famous rejection letters and what writers can learn from them.
How Setting Drives Character Development In A Romance Novel
How does where your romance takes place affect your characters? Today we’re looking at the impact of setting on character development in romance novels.
Writing Through The Pain – Tips For Memoirists
In this post, we look at how memoirists write through the pain.
8 Self-Published Books (That Went Big)
Are you self-publishing a book? In this post, Writers Write looks at 8 self-published books that were later traditionally published.
Setting & Description In A Romance Novel
Does setting and description matter in a romance? We look at setting and description in a romance novel and how to make it better.
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