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
15 Questions Authors Should Ask Characters
How well do you know your character? Use our list of 15 questions authors should ask characters to make them more believable.
The Top 10 Writing Posts for June 2014
These were the Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in June 2014. How to make your characters shockingly real – Create characters, not caricatures Seven Extremely Good Reasons
5 Ways To Avoid The Backstory Battle
This post includes 5 ways to avoid the backstory battle when you write your novels and stories.
Can Texting Improve Your Writing?
Storytellers need to write properly. In this post, we ask: Can texting improve your writing?
Viewpoint Part Four – Experimenting With Viewpoint
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, we discuss experimenting with viewpoint.
5 Ways For Writers To Conquer Frustration
Are you frustrated with your writing? In this post, we offer 5 ways for writers to conquer frustration.
What Your Handwriting Says About You
You may want to use this infographic when you create a handwriting for your character. This is What Your Handwriting Says About You.
Viewpoint Part Three – Viewpoint Is About Judgement
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, we show you how viewpoint is about judgement.
How To Find Writing Treasure In Your Own Back Yard
In this post, we discuss how to find writing treasure in your own back yard.
Viewpoint Part Two – Viewpoint Is About Distance
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, we show you how viewpoint is about distance.
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