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
10 Essential Tips for Writing Antagonists
Every protagonist needs an antagonist. In this post, we discuss 10 essential tips for writing antagonists.
8 Writers Write Graduates Books Released
2013 has been a good for Writers Write graduates so far. Congratulations to these authors on the publication of their books. EATS: Enjoy All the
8 Archetypes For Heroes & Heroines
In this post, we share 8 archetypes for heroes and heroines for you to use in your stories.
6 Things To Consider Before You Cross Your Genres
In this post, we look at 6 things to consider before you cross your genres. Not only are genres crossing over, they’re having a party
3 Writers Write Graduates Published
Congratulations to Liesel Schwarz on the release of A Clockwork Heart the second book in her Steampunk Trilogy, The Chronicles of Light and Shadow. Congratulations to Morad Zaffron on the publication of his
Say It, Without Saying It…
How do we say something without actually saying it when we write? It’s all about showing using body language, and not telling.
Writer’s Block & The Fine Art of Procrastination
Writers make the best procrastinators. They often use writer’s block and the fine art of procrastination as an excuse.
10 Ways To Tell If You’re Writing With Confidence
In this post, we write about 10 ways to tell if you’re writing with confidence.
The Top 10 Tips For Plotting And Finishing A Book
Are you battling with plotting? Are you struggling to finish a story? We write about the top 10 tips for plotting and finishing a book.
Overcoming Writer’s Block (Infographic)
Have you ever felt as if you just can’t write? This infographic is filled with helpful tips for overcoming writer’s block to get you back
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