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
Revive Dull Descriptions With Simple Tweaks In Viewpoint
Are you using the incorrect viewpoint in your story? Use this post to revive dull descriptions with simple tweaks in viewpoint.
Using Opposites To Create Tension In Characters, Plot, And Setting
In this post, we discuss using opposites to create tension in characters, plot, and setting.
Poetry Competition – ‘I Wish I’d Said’ – Enter Now
Write Something. Move Someone.      The AVBOB Poetry Competition aims to build a bridge between the comfort to be found in the words of poets and
Use Memories To Trigger Your Descriptions
In this post, we discuss how you can use memories to trigger your descriptions.
How To Learn From The Best Short Story Writers
In this post, we discuss how you can learn from the best short story writers. I will use Annie Proulx as an example.
How The Top 10 Themes In Film Can Make You A Better Blogger
In this post, we talk about how the top 10 themes in film can make you a better blogger.
7 Ways To Outline A Plot: The Ultimate Infographic
Here are 7 ways to outline a plot in this infographic.
The Big 5 Personality Traits
In this post, we suggest using the big 5 personality traits to help you create a character.
How To Make The Most Of Scenes In Short Stories
What are scenes in short stories? In this post, we tell you how to make the most of your scenes in short stories.
7 Exercises To Try Before You Write About Yourself
Writers Write is a writing resource, and, in this post, we give you 7 exercises to try before you write about yourself.
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