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
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 Every Writer Should Read
Rejection isn’t the end for writers. In this post, Writers Write looks at six 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.
How To Pace A Romance Novel
We look at how romance authors learn to pace a romance novel. What keeps a reader glued to the page? What makes a romance story
The Art Of Writing Fiction With Fewer Settings
In this post, we look at writing fiction with fewer settings.
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