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.
Bad Business: 9 Words & Phrases To Avoid
In this post, Writers Write explores the worst 9 words and phrases in business writing and how and why to avoid them.
The Thing About Life And 5 Things To Consider When Killing Off A Character
Learn the five things writers should consider before killing off a character. Create meaningful deaths that serve your story.
How To Write About Zombies In Fiction
Learn the history of zombies in fiction and discover how to write believable zombie stories and characters in your books.
4 Writing Challenges To Keep Your Writer’s Brain Alive
In this post, we look at 4 writing challenges to keep your writer’s brain alive that you might not have thought of before.
How Writers Can Research Settings Remotely
In this post, Writers Write explores how to research settings remotely. Remote location research is a writer’s key to omnipresence.
8 Ways To Uncover Your Character’s Motivations
In this post, we look at how you can better understand your main character – and their motivations. We give you 8 ways to uncover
The Use Of Real People As Characters In Fiction
In this post, Writers Write explores the use of real-life people as characters in fiction.
16 Embarrassing Writing Mistakes to Avoid
In this infographic, we look at 16 embarrassing writing mistakes to avoid.
8 Proofreading Tricks (That Save Valuable Time)
In this post, Writers Write reveals simple proofreading tricks to improve any manuscript or draft.
How To Market Your Book After You’ve Written It
So your book is finished and ready to go to print. In this post, we’re looking at how to market your book after you’ve written
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