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
Visual Storytelling – The Silent Ballet
When you don’t have dialogue to help you tell your story, the silent ballet of visual storytelling becomes important.
How To Use Music To Show Memories
We’ve put together a series on music in writing and in this post we discuss how to use music to show memories.
The Top 10 Writing Posts for April 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in April 2015: 11 Things To Know About Dating A Writer Howdy Ma’am: Three Ways To Introduce
How To Use Music To Improve Your Pacing
We’ve put together a series of posts on music in writing. In this post we discuss how to use music to improve your pacing in
Why First Time Authors Don’t Write The Books They Want To Read
Are you writing a book you want to read? In this post, we talk about a common writing problem – why first time authors don’t
3 Ways To Start Writing Without The Fear
Are you afraid of taking the first steps to writing? In this post, we talk about 3 ways to start writing without the fear.
3 Tips For Writers Who Eavesdrop
Here are 3 tips for writers who eavesdrop. Paying attention is a great way for writers to collect fodder for their stories. Watching and listening
2 Examples Of Characterisation Using Other Characters’ Viewpoints
We don’t only see people the way they are, but the way we are. We write about 2 Examples Of Characterisation Using Other Characters’ Viewpoints.
20 Things A Crime And A Novel Have In Common
This post is about 20 things a crime and a novel have in common. Solving a crime is similar to writing a novel. There is
Don’t Abandon Your Broken Book – 5 Life Savers For Desperate Authors
In this post, we talk about why you should not abandon your broken book and offer 5 life savers for desperate authors.
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