
The Greatest Fictional World Builders: George Lucas
This is the fifth post in a series on the greatest fictional world builders and how they can teach you to write. Our fifth fictional world builder

5 Essential Exercises For Plotting
We are posting a series of Essential Writing Exercises to help you tell your stories. This post includes five essential exercises for plotting.

5 Powerful Examples Of Disguise As A Device In Fiction
In this blog, we show you five examples of disguise as a device in fiction. The examples from classic and modern literature explain how writers

Do You Need A Writing Coach?
Are you stuck on a writing project? Are you battling to motivate yourself to write? Many writers need a little more help than a writing

5 Screenwriting Techniques To Write A Better Novel
Use these 5 screenwriting techniques to write a better novel. These proven screenwriting tips can make your novel come alive visually and help you avoid

Learn How To Write In Any Language
Do you want to write well no matter which language you use? This post will tell you how to learn to write in any language.

Why You Should Write About This Time
We’re all feeling anxious- including writers- and we don’t know what is going to happen next. Should we be writing about this time?

A Creative Life Online: Creativity And Grief And Depression
Welcome to the fifth post in ‘A Creative Life Online‘. This post is about creativity and grief and depression.

3 Creative Things To Keep You Sane In Self-Isolation
In this useful post, we write about how to deal with the pandemic by recommending 3 creative things to keep you sane in self-isolation.

A Creative Life Online: Creativity And Money
Welcome to the fourth post in ‘A Creative Life Online‘. This post is about creativity and money.

The 3 Surprises Every Story Needs
This post is about the three surprises or plot points every story needs. You should surprise your reader at three specific stages in your book.

What Is Backstory? How To Make It Work Like Scar Tissue In Your Book
What is backstory in fiction? Learn how to use backstory like scar tissue to add depth to your stories and characters.

15 Fascinating Fictional Fathers Every Writer Should Know
Discover 15 fascinating fictional fathers who reveal the many ways father figures can shape characters, plots, and themes.

How Writers Use The Confidant As A Literary Device
What is a confidant in fiction? How does the confidant function as a literary device? We explore how to use the confidant to show support

10 Powerful Recurring Themes In Children’s Stories & Why They Matter
What are the themes in children’s stories? We discuss what a theme is, what the 10 powerful recurring themes in children’s stories are, and why

What Is An Epistolary Novel? & Tips For Writing One
In this post we answer the question: What Is An Epistolary Novel? We give you tips for writing an epistolary novel and examples of epistolary

What Is A Plot? – A Writer’s Resource
Many writers struggle with plotting. In this post, What Is A Plot?, we define a plot and tell you how to use it in a

Writers Write | Story Generator
Try the new Writers Write story generator. There are thousands of fun story ideas carefully crafted within. Don’t ever lose the plot again! We’ve got

How Writers Use The Antagonist As A Literary Device
What is an antagonist in fiction? How do you use the antagonist as a literary device? Understanding the antagonist can help you create more interesting

How To Create Tension In Storytelling
Tension is essential in storytelling. Without it, readers lose interest. Every writer needs to know how to create and build tension in their story.