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.
15 Questions Authors Should Ask Characters
How well do you know your character? Use our list of 15 questions authors should ask characters to make them more believable.
The Top 10 Writing Posts for June 2014
These were the Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in June 2014. How to make your characters shockingly real – Create characters, not caricatures Seven Extremely Good Reasons
5 Ways To Avoid The Backstory Battle
This post includes 5 ways to avoid the backstory battle when you write your novels and stories.
Can Texting Improve Your Writing?
Storytellers need to write properly. In this post, we ask: Can texting improve your writing?
Viewpoint Part Four – Experimenting With Viewpoint
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, we discuss experimenting with viewpoint.
5 Ways For Writers To Conquer Frustration
Are you frustrated with your writing? In this post, we offer 5 ways for writers to conquer frustration.
What Your Handwriting Says About You
You may want to use this infographic when you create a handwriting for your character. This is What Your Handwriting Says About You.
Viewpoint Part Three – Viewpoint Is About Judgement
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, we show you how viewpoint is about judgement.
How To Find Writing Treasure In Your Own Back Yard
In this post, we discuss how to find writing treasure in your own back yard.
Viewpoint Part Two – Viewpoint Is About Distance
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, we show you how viewpoint is about distance.
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