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.
How To Write Surrealist Poetry
In this post we examine how to write surrealist poetry with 5 ways (with examples) for you to write surrealist poetry.
What Is The Meet-Cute And How Important Is It?
In this post, we explore the meet-cute when writing a romance. We ask what it is and why it’s important, and why the meet has
Inside A Writer’s Mind: What Separates A Writer From Non-Writers
In this post we look at what’s inside a writer’s mind and what separates a writer from non-writers. We also include 7 Characteristics Of A
Ask The Writing Coach – Book Two
In this series, we put our own writing coach on the receiving end of your questions. This is the second question. Mia Botha will answer
How To Write A Vampire Story: History, Themes, And Tips
In this post, we explore the history and key techniques of vampire fiction. We also share practical tips to help you write your own vampire
5 Great Characters From Science Fiction & What They Represent
This article is about 5 great characters from science fiction, what makes them great, and what they represent.
What Writers Said About Computers
In this post, Writers Write looks at what writers have said about their computers.
Ready To Save The Cat? 15 Beats For A Successful Screenplay
In this blog, we examine Blake Snyder’s Save The Cat! with a breakdown of the 15 beats that make up a screenplay.
5 Things To Remember When Outlining Your Romance Novel
How do you structure a romance novel? In this post we explore 5 things to remember when outlining your romance novel.
Surrealism – What Every Writer Should Know
In this post, we explore how surrealism is relevant to writers and what every writer should know about surrealism.
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