What Is Author Intrusion?
If you’ve ever wondered what author intrusion is, read this post. We define author intrusion and tell you how to avoid it in your stories.
Creative Writing
What Is Love? 43 Ways To Write About Love
What is love? In this post, we have included 43 things for you to consider when you write about love.
5 Must-Try Time-Management Methods For Writers
This quick read offers you 5 must-try time-management methods for writers. They will help you manage your writing time all year round.
The 3 Best Tips For Writing Dialogue
Dialogue is often difficult for writers. Use our 3 best tips for writing dialogue to help you write great stories.
10 Ways To Kick-Start Your Horror Story
The holidays, including Halloween, give writers a wonderful opportunity to harvest material for stories. We’ve included 10 tips and 10 ways to kick-start your horror
Why Writers Should Know About Monsters Before They Write a Word
In this post, we discuss why writers should know about monsters before they write a word about them.
How A Flashbulb Memory Can Help You Define Your Memoir
If you’re writing a memoir, you will have moments that stand out in your mind. In this post, we discuss how a flashbulb memory can
Do Your Characters Have SMART Story Goals?
In this post, we ask: Do your characters have SMART story goals? SMART goals give them a sense of direction, which helps you to plot.
7 Reasons Why I Loved The Writers Write Course
Is our creative writing course, Writers Write – how to write a book, the best writing course in the world? Read what author, Marie Unanue
Character Arcs Or Character Development? What’s The Difference?
In this post, we look into character arcs and character development. We figure out what they are and if there is any difference between the
What Is A Denouement?
In this post, we ask: What is a denouement and how do we write one? And more importantly, does your book need a denouement?
Definition Of An Inciting Moment By John le Carre
To find out more about inciting moments, look at these posts: Why Is This Day Different? Knowing When To Start Your Story The Importance of Inciting
10 Perfectly Practical New Year’s Resolutions For Writers
It’s time to make those dreaded New Year’s Resolutions for writers. Here are some practical goals for writers.
10 Ways To Get Out Of Writer’s Rut
In this post, we discuss why you think you have writer’s block and stop writing. We also list 10 ways for you to get yourself
3 Simple Ways To Show And Not Tell
Telling should be used sparingly because it distances the reader from the character’s goals and actions. Here are 3 simple ways to help you show
Underlying Emotions
Use this chart to help you understand what lies beneath your characters’ feelings. These are their Underlying Emotions.
All About Cinderella – Kurt Vonnegut Explains The Shapes Of Stories
In this video, American novelist, Kurt Vonnegut explains the shape of stories.
The 5 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes
After teaching writing for many years, we have identified the 5 most common fiction writing mistakes made by debut writers.
30 Inspiring Tips For National Novel Writing Month
Writing 1667 words a day for 30 days during the month of November – also known as NaNoWriMo – is a good way to add
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