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
How To Resuscitate A Lifeless Scene
If you have written scenes that aren’t working in your stories, read this post. We give you tips on how to resuscitate a lifeless scene.
The Top 10 Writing Posts For November 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in November 2015: How To Become A Writer – The Easy Way – by Neil Gaiman The
5 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Subvert Stereotypes In Stories
It’s easy to go with a stereotypical storyline or character — it’s easier and it feels familiar. Here are 5 ways to subvert stereotypes in
The Pros & Cons Of Writing In Third Person Point Of View
In this post, we look at the pros and cons of writing in third person POV.
The Pros & Cons Of Writing In Second Person Point Of View
Can you see what second person does? In this post, we look at the pros and cons of writing in second person point of view.
3 Ways To Build Your Own Genre
How do you decide on a genre when you write? If you know, we give you 3 ways to build your own genre.
The Pros & Cons Of Writing In First Person Point Of View
In this post, we look at the pros and cons of writing in first person point of view.
3 Ways To Read As A Writer
The first thing we tell students is that writers write. The second thing we tell them is that writers read. Here are three ways to
How To Become A Writer – The Easy Way – by Neil Gaiman
In this post, we discover Neil Gaiman’s ‘how to become a writer – the easy way‘.
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