
Writers Talk 6 | Fantasy Sub-Genres
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our sixth podcast, we talk about fantasy sub-genres.

How To Use Setting As A Source Of Conflict
Have you thought of using a location to increase the tension in your story? In this post, we look at how to use setting as

7 Lessons In Better Writing From The Beatles
Looking for some writing advice and inspiration? In this post, we include 7 lessons in better writing from The Beatles.

7 Scenes You Won’t Find In Good Fiction Writing
Are you wondering which scenes to include in a book? In this post, we reveal 7 scenes you won’t find in good fiction writing.

A Sneak Peek At The Dialogue Workbook
In this post we take a sneak peek at The Dialogue Workbook that was recently added to our workbook selection.

What Is An Analogy & How Do I Write One?
In this post, we ask and answer the questions: ‘What is an analogy?’ and ‘How do I write one?’ We also give examples of analogies.

Writers Talk 5 | Short Stories
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our fifth podcast, we talk about short stories with Mia Botha.

Music To Listen To While You Write
What are the best sounds to type to? Our guest blogger has a few ideas on the best music to listen to while you write.

10 Classic Fantasy Tropes & How To Enliven Them
If you want to write fantasy, read this post where we look at 10 classic fantasy tropes and how to enliven them.

Writers Talk 4 | The Top 100 Fantasy Books
Welcome to our podcast series, Writers Talk. In our fourth podcast, we talk about a list of the top 100 fantasy books and our new

The Top 10 Writing Posts From April 2017
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in April 2017: 10 Powerful Recurring Themes In Children’s Stories 4 Ways To Rediscover Joy

The Untitled Life: Every Story Has A Name. What’s Yours?
In this post we explore the untitled life and wonder if every story has a name. We also ask: ‘What’s yours?’

Whose Short Story Is It Anyway? A 3-Step Process To Finding Out
In this post, we discuss how to tell whose short story you’re telling and give you a 3-step process to finding out.

Creating Characters For Children’s Books – Everything You Need To Know
In this post, we tell you what you everything you need to know about creating characters for children’s books.

Refiloe Moahloli – My Writing Journey – How Many Ways Can You Say Hello?
My Writing Journey by Refiloe MoahloliÂ

3 Secrets To Simplicity In Your Writing Process
We tend to over-complicate things as writers. In this post, we write about 3 secrets to simplicity in your writing process.

Even Short Stories Need Goals
If you’re writing a short story and you’re stuck, you may be missing a goal. In this post, we tell you why even short stories

How Long Does It Take To Read Popular Books? (Infographic)
There are few things more enjoyable than sitting down with an incredible book. But How Long Does It Take To Read Popular Books? Find out

The Surprising Truth Of Finding Your True Story in Sorrow
In this post, we look at the surprising truth of finding your true story in sorrow.

13 Questions To Ask Before You Turn Your Idea Into A Crime Novel
Are you thinking of writing crime fiction? In this post, we share 13 questions to ask before you turn your idea into a crime novel.