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.
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 & Their Lessons For Other Writers
Rejection for writers isn’t the end. In this post, Writers Write looks at 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.
[catlists tags="publishing,writers-talk,write-your-novel-in-a-year,style,scene,poetry,writing-inspiration,genre,screenwriting,setting,creating-characters,pacing,plotting,beginnings,endings,description,dialogue,viewpoint,show-dont-tell,theme,writers-block,literary-devices,writing-techniques,suspense,crime-writing,writing-resource,nanowrimo,secrets-of-a-memoirist,short-stories,body-language,inciting-moments,rewriting" template=ww_posts pagination=yes numberposts=10]