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
It’s Not A Story Until Something Goes Wrong
Are you struggling to start your story? In this post, we tell you why it’s not a story until something goes wrong.
Protagonist vs Antagonist Worksheet
We need a protagonist and an antagonist in a story. We’ve included a protagonist vs antagonist worksheet to help you write your book.
9 Anti-Social Fictional Characters We Can’t Forget
What is anti-social personality disorder? In this post, we write about 9 anti-social fictional characters we can’t forget.
First Draft Checklist For Novelists
In this post, we’ve included a simple first draft checklist for novelists to help you write your book.
25 Proven Ways To Beat Writer’s Block
There are days when it is difficult to get inspired, and for writers this situation often results in writer’s block. In this infographic are 25
The 10 Secrets Of Resilient Characters
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. This post on the 10 secrets of resilient characters will help you write your novels and
Paper Dolls — Playing Dress Up With Your Characters
The great thing about writing fiction is that we get to make stuff up all the time. In this post, we discuss playing dress up
If John Green feels like fraud, how am I supposed to cope?
I love The Fault In Our Stars – I have made no secret of this and John Green is awesome. But, apparently, John Green feels like
17 Screenwriting Scenes You Should Use In Your Novel
In this post, we write about 17 screenwriting scenes you should use in your novel.
14 Things To Consider Before You Write The End Of Your Book
Ending your story is often harder than starting it. We have written this post on 14 things you need to consider before you write the end
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