10 Powerful Cliffhangers Every Writer Should Know
Discover 10 powerful cliffhangers every writer should know. Learn how to end scenes and chapters in ways that keep readers turning the page.
Creative Writing
How To Write A Vignette (With Examples)
What is a vignette? Learn how to write a vignette with clear tips and examples. Create vivid, focused scenes that capture mood and emotion.
Mystery, Horror, Thriller – What’s The Difference?
Learn the differences between mystery, horror, and thriller fiction. Compare each suspense genre and get practical tips to write them with confidence.
How Writers Use The Love Interest As A Literary Device
What is a love interest in fiction? We explore the love interest as a literary device to create tension, deepen character development, and strengthen your
Make Readers Care: 9 Ways To Create An Unforgettable Story
Writers need to make readers care when they read a book. In this post, we share nine ways to create an unforgettable read.
What Is Writer’s Block? 30 Practical Tips To Beat Writer’s Block
What is writer’s block, and how can you overcome it? If you are struggling to write, we have 30 practical tips to help you beat
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
What Writers Can Learn From The Coolest Podcasts On The Web
Now, why would you need to listen to movies as a fiction writer? In this post, we cover what writers can learn from the coolest
6-Stage Plot Structure For Successful Storytelling
Use The 6-Stage Plot Structure For Successful Storytelling. Michael Hauge has created a formula around the five turning points and six stages you need to
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 28: Breaking Up Chapters & Scenes
Writers Write creates writing resources. In this post, we talk about breaking up chapters and scenes in your novels.
My Writing Journey – How Writers Write Changed My Life
Dear Writers Write Almost a year ago I started my journey with your team. I walked into a room feeling nervous, not because of the
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 27: Theme As The Engine Of Plot
Writers Write creates writing resources. In this post, we look at how you can look at theme as the engine of plot.
What Fantasy (& Science Fiction) Writers Can Teach Us About Setting
We learn a lot from world builders about setting. In this post, we explore what fantasy and science fiction writers can teach us about setting.
The Top 10 Writing Posts from June 2016
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in June 2016: 60 Things For Your Characters To Do When They Talk Or Think
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 26: 3 Tough Questions You May Be Facing
In this post, we look at three tough questions you may be facing in the novel-writing process.
How To Convey Setting In Dialogue
 In this post, we discuss how to convey setting in dialogue without sounding like a B&B brochure.
60 Things For Your Characters To Do When They Talk Or Think
Use this list of 60 things for your characters to do when they talk or think.
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