
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.

Is Your Backstory A Threat To Your Book?
Is Your Backstory A Threat To Your Book? In this post, we ask if you have included too much backstory and if it is a

How To Publish A Book In 2018
How do authors go about publishing a book in 2018? Jane Friedman says she is always asked if authors should self-publish or traditionally publish.

3 Simple Ways To Kick-Start Your Writing
You’re sitting staring at a blank screen, panicking. In this post, we offer 3 simple ways to kick-start your writing – especially if you’re stuck.

5 Ways To Get Your Characters Back On Track
Are your main characters feeling unmotivated? In this post, we discuss 5 ways to get your characters back on track.

Word Count Problems: What’s The Deal With ‘Exactly’?
Do you have word count problems in short stories? In this post, we talk about why we should try to write to the word count in

5 Myths About Self-Publishing & Why They Are Simply Not True
In this post, we explore self-publishing, particularly the 5 myths about self-publishing and why they are simply not true.

Use The 7 Deadly Sins To Strengthen Your Antagonist’s Motives
In this post, we show how you can use the 7 deadly sins to strengthen your antagonist’s motives.

Writers Write – Our Book Reviews – July 2018
Welcome to our book reviews for July 2018. We hope you find one or two books that you will enjoy reading from the list. If

6 Good Reasons To Use Scrivener To Write Your Book
If you’re looking for some help with your writing, Scrivener may be the solution for you. Here are six good reasons to use it.

How to Write More: A Copywriter’s Cornucopia
Guest Post There are another 800 words to go before I finish this article. Time flies, but words are escaping my head. What does it