Characterisation Exercise: Then & Now
Has your character changed? In this post, we share a really useful characterisation exercise – then & now – for writers.
Creative Writing
Writers Talk 2 | Writing A Book In A Year
Welcome to our new podcast series, Writers Talk. In our second podcast, we talk about writing a book in a year.
The Top 42 Writing Posts Of 2020
In this post, we share the top 42 writing posts of 2020.
4 Things To Remember When Receiving Feedback On Your Writing
If you’ve had an appraisal on your writing, read this post. We discuss 4 things to remember when receiving feedback on your writing.
101 Horror Tropes For Writers
Writers of horror fiction can use this list of 101 horror tropes to add some frightening moments to their books.
5 Tips For Marketing Your Book In Multiple Languages
If you want to sell translations of your book across the world, read this post. We look at five tips for marketing your book in
5 Quick Fixes For A Lagging Scene
Are your scenes failing to light up the page? In this post, we give you 5 quick fixes for a lagging scene – with an
The 7 Principles Of Strong Dialogue
Writers often struggle to write dialogue. In this post, we look at the 7 principles of strong dialogue.
What Writers Can Learn From The Mandalorian
Everybody loves The Mandalorian, but why does it work? In this post, we look at what writers can learn from The Mandalorian.
How To Make The First Time We Meet A Character Epic
Do you want the first time you meet a character to be epic? We tell you how to make the first time we meet a
What My Six-Year-Old Taught Me About Storytelling
Where’s the baddie in the story? In this post, Mia Botha reveals: ‘What my six-year-old taught me about storytelling.’
The Top 10 Writing Posts for February 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in February 2015.
The Writer’s Journey – Finding Your Personal Theme
This post discusses how to find your personal theme as an author on your writing journey.
What Is Your Writing Voice? How Do You Find Your Writing Voice?
What is your writing voice? In this post, we discuss how to find your writing voice.
The Writer’s Journey – 3 Ways To Craft Your Future
This post suggests 3 ways to help you craft your future on your writing journey.
4 Ways To Remove Padding Words From Your Writing
Modifiers and qualifiers weaken our writing. In this post, we give you 4 ways to remove padding words from your writing.
6 Simple Ways To Handle Viewpoint Changes
In this post, we suggest six simple ways for writers to handle viewpoint changes.
5 Exercises To Get You Started On Your Writing Journey
This post suggests what it takes to be a writer and it includes 5 exercises to get you started on your writing journey.
Examples Of Active Vs Passive Voice
What is the active voice? What is the passive voice? In this post, we share examples of active vs passive voice.
How To Start A Story & 13 Ways To Start A Story
How do you start a story? Writers want to create beginnings that make readers carry on reading. We give you 13 ways to start a
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