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 Make Your Characters Shockingly Real
Create shockingly real characters for your stories. In this post, we share ways that will help you make your characters shockingly real.
Useful Words For Writers Of Romance And Erotica
In this post, we share a list of useful words for writers of romance and erotica.
The Top 10 Writing Posts for May 2014
These were the Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in May 2014.
Viewpoint Part One – Viewpoint Is Your Voice
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, we show you how viewpoint is your voice.
5 Things I’ve Learnt From My Literary Autopsies
I keep a file of my literary autopsies for a reason. I have learnt so much from these abandoned novels. Here are 5 things I’ve
The Importance Of Varying Sentence Length
This sentence has five words… This post is about The Importance Of Varying Sentence Length.
How To Find Workable Story Ideas
Where is your Idea Store? In this post, we discuss how to find workable story ideas.
Write About What Matters
Writing what you know is great advice. It is a good place to start. Should you write what you know or should you write about
The One Thing You Need To Know About Plotting A Series
If you are writing a trilogy, or a longer series, there is one important thing you need to know about plotting a series of books.
10 (Amazingly Simple) Tips To Get You Back On The Writing Track
Are you stuck? Do you need help moving your story forward? These 10 tips will help you get back on the writing track.
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