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
Creative Writing
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.
Why It’s Impossible To Quit Writing – But Taking A Break Can Help
I sometimes read over old journals and find recurring themes that still fascinate me as a writer. And I realise why It’s impossible to quit
The Top 10 Writing Posts From February 2017
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in February 2017: 40 Writing Competitions To Inspire You The Love Interest As A Literary
Why You Need To Write (At Least) One Bad Novel
You have to get that first bad book out your system. In this post we explore why you need to write at least one bad
The Top 10 Psychology Blogs
Writers love psychology. We want to know why we act the way we do. We are fascinated by obsessions and phobias and mental illness. At
Why Dreamers Will Always Have Enemies (& Why They Will Always Never Matter)
In this post, our blogger explores why dreamers will always have enemies and explains why they will never matter.
Why You Have To Give Your Readers What They Want
You have to write to an audience and you have to write to entertain. In this post, our blogger explores why you have to give
British vs American English: 63 Differences
This is a useful infographic for differences in spelling and word usage in British and American English. Here are 63 differences between British and American
What A Family Of Bears In A Car Taught Me About Storytelling
Storytelling is instinctive; it’s a natural skill for all of us. We’re born with it. In this post, our blogger explores what a family of
The Complete Guide To Evaluating Your Short Story
Learn how to evaluate your short story with practical tips for improving plot, character, conflict, theme, and setting.
The Top 10 Writing Posts from January 2017
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in January 2017: If You Don’t Have These 7 Qualities You Probably Shouldn’t Be Writing A
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