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.
Creative Writing
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.
Forewords, Prefaces, Prologues, & Introductions – What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between forewords, prefaces, prologues, and introductions? We explain what they are, when to use them, and tips for writing them. We also
Traditional Publishing – Part One
In this post, we begin our video series on traditional publishing. Mia Botha interviews Terry Morris, MD of Pan Macmillan South Africa, who will answer
What Do Publishers Want In 2023?
In this post we look at what publishers want in 2023.
3 Great Books Set In Bookstores
In this post, we explore excellent books that are set in bookshops. Here are 3 great books set in bookstores.
Ready To Be A Novelist? A Checklist & Some Advice
Is there a novel writer in you? Are you ready to be a novelist? Look at our checklist and take some advice.
5 Fresh Starts To Your Writing
In this blog post, we look at five unique strategies to kick-start your writing. Here are 5 fresh starts to your writing.
Book Traditions Around The World
Read this post to find out more about 5 countries with great book traditions around the world at Christmas time.
5 Writing Skills You Can Improve With Dungeons & Dragons
In this post, Writers Write looks at how Dungeons & Dragons can improve your writing.
80 Weather Expressions Cheat Sheet
The weather can take on so many functions in our writing. It can even add conflict or act on its own! Do you know the
Copyright & Song Lyric Use For Writers
Copyright & Song Lyric Use For Writers:Â In this post, we look at using copyrighted song lyrics in our writing.
The 4 Different Types of Series You Could Write
Are you thinking of writing a series instead of a stand-alone book? In this post we look at the 4 different types of series you
7 Ways To Write About The Weather
Writing about the weather is boring? No way! It decides so much of our lives. It should be part of your writing, too. This article
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