Janet Burroway’s 3 Principles Of Effective Narrative Setting
In this post, we look at how a story works in a place through Janet Burroway’s 3 principles of effective narrative setting.
Creative Writing
How To Write An Epic First Page
Do you want to write an epic first page for your story? In this post, we tell you how to do it – with five
Epilogues, Afterwords, & Appendices – What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between epilogues, afterwords, and appendices? We explain what they are, when to use them, and tips for writing them. We also include
Can You Write 52 Scenes In 52 Weeks?
Can you write 52 Scenes in 52 Weeks? Our sister website, Deadlines for Writers, has the perfect writing challenge for you.
Writers Talk 1 | Neil Gaiman
Welcome to our new podcast series, Writers Talk. In our first podcast our writers talk about the British author, Neil Gaiman.
Hard Or Soft Worldbuilding: What Every Writer Needs To Know
What’s the difference between hard worldbuilding and soft worldbuilding? We explain both types of worldbuilding, give examples, and help you decide which approach is best
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.
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.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 28: Breaking Up Chapters & Scenes
Writers Write creates writing resources. In this post, we talk about breaking up chapters and scenes in your novels.
My Writing Journey – How Writers Write Changed My Life
Dear Writers Write Almost a year ago I started my journey with your team. I walked into a room feeling nervous, not because of the
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 27: Theme As The Engine Of Plot
Writers Write creates writing resources. In this post, we look at how you can look at theme as the engine of plot.
What Fantasy (& Science Fiction) Writers Can Teach Us About Setting
We learn a lot from world builders about setting. In this post, we explore what fantasy and science fiction writers can teach us about setting.
The Top 10 Writing Posts from June 2016
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in June 2016: 60 Things For Your Characters To Do When They Talk Or Think
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 26: 3 Tough Questions You May Be Facing
In this post, we look at three tough questions you may be facing in the novel-writing process.
How To Convey Setting In Dialogue
 In this post, we discuss how to convey setting in dialogue without sounding like a B&B brochure.
60 Things For Your Characters To Do When They Talk Or Think
Use this list of 60 things for your characters to do when they talk or think.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 24: How Important Is Style In A Story?
Writers Write creates writing resources. In this post, we explore the question: How important is style in a story?
7 Simple Things To Remember About Setting
You have to create a complete picture by including setting details. This post on 7 simple things to remember about setting will help you write
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