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
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.
4 Ways To Rediscover Joy As A Writer
One way to get past writer’s block is to rediscover our sense of joy as a writer. In this post, we write about 4 ways
The Top 10 Writing Posts From March 2017
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in March 2017: My Short Story Writing Process – In 12 Easy Steps 16 Tips
Finding Fellow Travellers – Friends Who Are Writers
It’s good to have friends who write too – they will keep you on your toes. Find out why writers need to find fellow travellers
Writing For Children – 12 Practical Tips To Get You Started
If you’re writing for younger readers, you’ll enjoy our post on writing for children with 12 practical tips to get you started.
Your Editor Is Not Your Enemy
Find out why you need an editor when you write – and why your editor is not your enemy. Editors can help you become a
Where Do You Start Your Short Story?
In this post, Writers Write offers you some excellent advice on where to start your short story.
A Must-Have Checklist To Improve Your Writing
Do you want to improve your writing? In this post, we share a must-have checklist to improve your writing.
Character Interview – A Worksheet For Beginners
If you’re looking for a starting point for creating a character, you will enjoy this character interview worksheet for beginners.
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