
7 Benefits Of Keeping A Diary – For Writers
Creative writing teachers say writers should keep a diary. So, why don’t we? Maybe because we don’t see the point? Or because we don’t know

5 Secret Tricks To Strengthen Your Writing
Use this post to learn five secret tricks to strengthen your writing. We share practical before-and-after examples to show how small changes can make your

20 Fun Ways To Find Plot Ideas For Your Story
Struggling to come up with a story idea? Discover 20 fun and creative ways to find plot ideas worth turning into your next novel.

All About Pacing: 4 Key Questions Every Writer Should Ask
Learn how to control pacing in your writing with these four essential questions. Discover the structural techniques writers use to shape the rhythm and flow

Past Tense Or Present Tense: Which Works Best For Your Story?
We compare past tense and present tense in fiction, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each and asking the question: which works best for your

What Is Genre? A Guide To The 17 Most Popular Fiction Genres
What is genre in fiction? In this guide, we explore the 17 most popular fiction genres to help you understand genre conventions.

How To Write A Spy Novel
Want to learn how to write a spy novel? We explain how to write a spy novel, create believable spies, and build tension with plots

How Writers Use The Protagonist As A Literary Device
What is a protagonist in fiction? Learn how to use the protagonist as a powerful literary device to shape and strengthen your novel.

What Is a Character Trait? 350 Essential Character Traits for Writers
What is a character trait? Delve into 350 character traits to help you choose the right positive and negative traits for building well-rounded characters in

How To Outline A Short Story – For Beginners
In this post, we share a template that will show you how to outline a short story, especially if you are a beginner.

The Top 10 Writing Posts for October 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in October 2015: NaNoWriMo Calendar – Organise and Conquer! 5 Things To Consider Before You Write An

7 First Draft Dilemmas — Fixed!
Starting a draft of a new novel is always daunting. In this post, we show you how to fix 7 first draft dilemmas.

2 000 Writers Reveal NaNoWriMo Strategies That Work For Them
Attempting to write 1667 words a day for 30 days during the month of November – also known as NaNoWriMo – is the perfect way

Use Our NaNoWriMo Brainstormer Worksheet To Plan Your Novel This November
If you are you participating in NaNoWriMo, use our NaNoWriMo brainstormer worksheet to plan your novel.

3 Incredibly Useful Ways To Create Pacing In Dialogue
Pacing in dialogue is like fuel-injection for your writing. Have you ever noticed how you start reading quicker when you get to dialogue in a

What Is An Epic Fantasy? 5 Things To Consider Before You Write An Epic Fantasy Book
What is an epic fantasy? In this post, we discuss 5 things to consider before you write an epic fantasy book.

10 Quick Fixes For Blogger’s Block
If you’re struggling to write your latest blog post, try these 10 quick fixes for blogger’s block to inspire you.

5 Great Plot Hacks To Jumpstart Your Story
Struggling to come up with a compelling story idea? Use these five great plot hacks to spark your creativity, develop stronger storylines, and jumpstart your

Pay Attention To Those Perfect Moments
How Do You See The World Around You? This post is about how to pay attention to those perfect moments to improve your storytelling.

How Chekhov’s Gun Can Help You With Description
In this post, we discuss what Chekhov’s Gun is and how Chekhov’s Gun can help you with description.