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
Creative Writing
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
Horror Masters: 3 Spooky Tips To Write Like Lovecraft, Poe, & King
If you’re writing a scary story, there are no better writers to imitate than the masters of the horror genre. In this post, we’ve included
Self-Publishing – Part Four
In this post, we end our video series on self-publishing as an option for authors. This is part four, with the fourth video on self-publishing.
Billy Collins’s 6 Pleasures Of Poetry
Do you want to capture your reader’s attention? In this post, we explain how Billy Collins’s 6 pleasures of poetry will help you become a
50 Verbs That Will Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
People tell us to use strong, descriptive verbs, but what does this mean? In this post, we look at 50 verbs that will strengthen your
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 33: Beginnings, Backstory, And Other Bugbears
We continue our Write Your Novel In A Year Series. In this post, we cover the problems writers encounter with beginnings, backstory and other bugbears.
What Fiction Writers Can Learn From A Child’s Mind
Guest Post: Our blogger explores what fiction writers can learn from a child’s mind.
6 Things Alfred Hitchcock Can Teach You About Writing
Who is Alfred Hitchcock? In this post, we’ve included 6 things Alfred Hitchcock can teach you about writing.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 32: Your 6 Indispensable Plot Pivots
In this post, we look at the 6 indispensable plot pivots you need when you’re writing a novel.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 31: The Voice & The Vision
Writers Write creates writing resources. In this post, we suggest ways to find your voice and vision as an author of novels.
The Top 10 Writing Posts from July 2016
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in July 2016: 10 Writing Contests You Should Definitely Enter 6 Stage Plot Structure For
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 30: The 30 Minute Challenge
The 30 Minute Challenge- In this post, we suggest a number of 30 minute challenges to help you write your book.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 29: 3 Things To Remember About Dialogue
Writers Write creates writing resources. In this post, we suggest three things to remember about dialogue in your novels.
What Writers Can Learn From The Coolest Podcasts On The Web
Now, why would you need to listen to movies as a fiction writer? In this post, we cover what writers can learn from the coolest
6-Stage Plot Structure For Successful Storytelling
Use The 6-Stage Plot Structure For Successful Storytelling. Michael Hauge has created a formula around the five turning points and six stages you need to
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