Writers Talk 1 | Neil Gaiman
Welcome to our new podcast series, Writers Talk. In our first podcast our writers talk about the British author, Neil Gaiman.
Creative Writing
Hard Or Soft Worldbuilding: What Every Writer Needs To Know
What’s the difference between hard worldbuilding and soft worldbuilding? We explain both types of worldbuilding, give examples, and help you decide which approach is best
15 Adjectives To Delete To Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
Do you use too many adjectives in your writing? We look at 15 adjectives to delete or replace that will strengthen your writing immediately.
5 Common Traits Of A Successful Memoir
If you’re writing your life story, use this short checklist to find out if you’ve included the 5 common traits of a successful memoir.
Traditional Publishing – Part Three
This week, Mia Botha continues her interviews with staff members at Pan Macmillan South Africa, who answer our questions on traditional publishing.
10 Types Of Sentences You Won’t See In Good Writing
Are you looking for ways to write better sentences? In this post, we look at 10 types of sentences you won’t see in good writing.
Novels & Screenplays: What’s The Difference?
In this post, we look at the differences between novels and screenplays. We look at collaboration, costs, and choices, and we answer your question: Should
Janet Burroway’s 4 Aspects Of Narrative Time
What is Narrative Time? In this post, we look at how time works in a story through Janet Burroway’s 4 aspects of narrative time.
Traditional Publishing – Part Two
Last week we began our discussion about traditional publishing. This week, Mia Botha continues her interviews with Pan Macmillan South Africa, who answer our questions.
30 Excuses Not To Write Your NaNoWriMo Novel
In this post, our blogger takes a comic look at NaNoWriMo and includes 30 excuses not to write your NaNoWriMo novel.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 3: Getting To Grips With Genre And Tone
This post is about getting to grips with genre and tone. We will help you decide on genre, rewrite your working synopsis, and explore the
8 Important Things To Remember When You Rewrite Dialogue
In this post, we give you advice on how to rewrite dialogue. Here are 8 Important Things To Remember When You Rewrite Dialogue.
How To Write Fabulous Dialogue In 5 Easy Steps
In this post, we give you advice on how to write fabulous dialogue in 5 easy steps.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 1: Start Strong, Start Simple
If you want to write your novel in a year, follow this series of posts. Start strong, start simple and start writing your book.
Why Shopping Without A List Is Like Writing Without A Plan
Have you tried to shop without a list? In this post, we discuss why shopping without a list is like writing without a plan.
How To Write A Story With A Great Open Ending
When you write fiction, you may not always end with a scene or chapter that neatly wraps up the conflicts and storylines. Instead, you may
The Top 10 Writing Posts From December 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in December 2015: Writers Write Reviewers Choose Their Top Books of 2015 The Pros And
3 Incredibly Powerful Ways Myths Inform Storytelling
Use this post from Writers Write to explore the 3 incredibly powerful ways myths inform storytelling.
A Handy Daily Checklist For Writers
The end is near, at least the end of the year and it is crazy. To celebrate I have made a little writing gift for
Boost Your Writing Inspiration by Travelling Alone
If you want to be a better writer, start travelling now. Travelling means meeting new people, visiting historic landmarks, and gaining life skills along the
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