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
Creative Writing
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.
How To Show & Not Tell In Short Stories
Master the ‘show, don’t tell‘ technique in short stories. Learn how to create immersive storytelling that draws readers in from the very first line.
The Top Five Tips For Using Body Language In Your Writing
Why should we use body language when we write? Here are the top five tips for using body language in your writing.
7 Tips From Famous Writers On Getting Started
Sometimes beginning a writing project is the hardest thing you have to do. Here are 7 tips from famous writers on getting started.
Examples Of Character Archetypes
Writers Write is a resource for writers. In this post, we share examples of character archetypes you could use in your stories.
8 Personality Disorders
In this post, we share links to fun comics illustrating 8 personality disorders.
The Top 10 Writing Posts for March 2014
These were the Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in March 2014. Your Writing Style – Which famous writer’s style is most like your own?
The Locked Room – A Simple Way To Test Your Plot
What is the locked room mystery? We discuss why the locked room test is a great way to interrogate your plot.
What Your (Non-Electronic) Writing Equipment Says About You
Writers Write is a resource for writers. If you are a writer, we’ve put together a post on what your (non-electronic) writing equipment says about
How Clichés And Jargon Ruin Your Writing
What are clichés and jargon? In this post, we discuss how clichés and jargon ruin your writing.
What Watching Disney (and Pixar) Taught Me About Storytelling
You have awesome characters and a cool plot, but it still lacks something. This is what watching Disney and Pixar taught me about storytelling.
The Power Of A Series
Do you want to write a series of books? In this post, we look at writing more than one book – and the power of
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