9 Essential Character Questionnaires Every Writer Needs
These 9 Essential Character Questionnaires will help writers create memorable characters, develop backstory, track relationships, and avoid plot holes.
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How To Choose A Book Title: 10 Things Every Writer Should Know
Naming your book? Here are 10 tips for choosing a memorable, intriguing title that captures your story and makes readers want to read it.
10 Ways To Move Your Plot Forward
Move a plot forward with 10 practical tips for creating conflict, raising the stakes, and keeping your story moving towards a satisfying ending.
10 Ways To Create Dangerously Nuanced Antagonists (With Examples)
Great antagonists make protagonists stronger. They drive conflict and shape a novel. So, how do we create interesting, dangerously nuanced antagonists?
The 4 Pillars Of A Memoir
Discover the 4 pillars of a memoir and learn how they can help you shape a stronger, more engaging story from your life experiences.
Writing A Memoir? Narrow Your Focus
Writing a memoir? Learn why narrowing your focus and sticking to your theme can help you tell a more focused memoir.
The 2 Types Of Science Fiction & How To Write Them
Discover the 2 types of science fiction and learn how to write each one, from mainstream sci-fi to niche, high-concept stories.
How To Write A Query Letter In 12 Easy Steps (With Examples)
Learn how to write a query letter that gets attention. Follow 12 easy steps to pitch your book clearly, professionally, and confidently, with three examples.
5 Essential Exercises For Creating Characters
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes five essential exercises for creating characters.
How To Show Character Change Without Telling (With Examples)
Learn how to show character change without telling. Use actions, behaviour, and external changes to reveal your character’s emotional growth.
16 Tips From A Terrible Writer
Just like any other art or skill, writing takes time and practice. This post from a terrible writer includes 16 awesome tips on ways to
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.
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