The Ultimate 31-Day Boot Camp For Writers
Are you looking for a writing challenge for the next 31 days? Use our ultimate 31-day boot camp for writers to inspire your writing.
Creative Writing
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.
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.
Test Your Plot – Finding A Fresh Angle Is Easier Than You Think
In this post, we talk about finding a way to test your plot and find a fresh angle. We include techniques for developing a fresh,
The Pros (& Cons) Of Outlining
In this post, our guest blogger writes about the pros and cons of outlining.
5 Ways To Create A Space for A Story To Grow
Stories sometimes hide from us and they need to be coaxed from the imagination to the page. Here are 5 ways to create a space
2 Types Of Conflict To Squeeze Into A Short Story
Writers Write is a resource for short story writers. In this post, we discuss the two types of conflict to squeeze into a short story.
An Illustrated Look At Creating Dynamic Characters
A dynamic character undergoes substantial internal change. In this post, we share an illustrated look at creating dynamic characters.
Angry Characters And What To Do With Them
Are you including angry characters in your stories? In this post, we talk about angry characters and what to do with them.
How To Structure Your Children’s Story
If you are writing for children, we have put together a post on how to structure your children’s story.
5 Visualisation Techniques To Help You Draft A Book
In this post, our guest blogger writes about 5 visualisation techniques to help you draft a book.
The Crowded Dream: Letting Go Of Guilt
Have you had a crowded dream? In this post, we look at how letting go of guilt can help you as a writer. Write about
3 Important Points To Remember When Creating Antagonists In Short Stories
In this post, we cover 3 important points to remember when creating antagonists in short stories.
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